bell pepper

noun

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

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Delish recommends a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Casserole plus a savory oatmeal built with bacon, baby bella mushrooms, red bell pepper, oats, cheddar, green onions and eggs. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Add bell pepper, jalapeño, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Use a blender to puree the tomatoes, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and half of the onion. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 There are nearly a dozen specialty pizzas to choose from, with the spicy Gold Medal, featuring Italian banana peppers and sweet red bell peppers, an award winner. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 Aug. 2026 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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