pea
noun
the round, edible seed of a widely cultivated plant, Pisum sativum, of the legume family.
peas
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pluralof pea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He shows us what is left of the peas and wheat crop at his 300-hectare site in Suffolk.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Confounding the astronomical unlikeliness, we got along like two peas in a pod.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The lettuce is cooked with buttery garlicky scallions and, once wilted, frozen peas and hot chicken stock.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
If you’re really worried, skip uncooked produce like salad mixes, berries, basil, and snap peas for the time being.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Actual pea pods have more than two peas!
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
