bell pepper

noun

: sweet pepper
especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

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Place carrot ribbons in a large bowl, and stir in bell pepper and olive oil; toss to combine. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 Foods such as eggs, fatty fish, dark, leafy greens, meat, bell peppers, and more contain the nutrients to help keep hair healthy. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025 Heat, then add sautéed vegetables like kale and red bell pepper for immune-boosting nutrients like vitamin C and beta-carotene. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 How to Make a Copycat Olive Garden Salad That Rivals the Restaurant Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 (24-ounce) jar vodka sauce 2 (7-ounce) packages fully cooked gemelli or penne pasta (such as Barilla Ready Pasta brand) 1 (12- to 14-ounce) package frozen bell peppers and onions 1/4 tsp. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bell pepper

Word History

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bell pepper was in 1707

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“Bell pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20pepper. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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