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

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Etymology

Origin of split pea

First recorded in 1730–40

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Example Sentences

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split pea

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

She initially found herself making split pea soup over and over again, wincing each time at the muddy, unexciting flavor.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2021

And a nourishing bowl of split pea soup is about as good a place as any to start.

From Fox News ● Oct. 15, 2021

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

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

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