split pea

American  

noun

split peas plural

1. a dried green pea, split and used especially for soup.

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split pea British  

noun

1. a pea dried and split and used in soups, pease pudding, or as a vegetable

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• split peas
  plural

Etymology

Origin of split pea

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

One of California’s most iconic roadside destinations closed suddenly this week, though guests hunting for a bowl of split pea soup might find it in Buellton again someday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

And choosing one that’s high in protein, such as split pea soup, will make you feel fuller, too.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

And I want to make the apricot-and-mango-glazed ham, just to save the bone so I can fix the split pea soup with chestnuts.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2022

Vegetarians, add smoked paprika to this classic split pea soup.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

“Here, take a sip. It’s split pea soup. It’s your favorite.”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer