bell pepper

noun
UK: /ˌbel ˈpepə/
US: /ˌbel ˈpepər/

  1. A hollow, usually large, fruit that is eaten as a vegetable, and is often green, red, or yellow.

    1. I like to eat bell pepper with hummus. [ ] [ ]
    2. She added some diced bell pepper to the pasta sauce for extra flavor and vitamins. [ ] [ ]

  2. A plant that produces bell peppers.

    1. The garden has a row of bell pepper plants. [ ] [ ]
    2. Farmers often grow bell pepper in greenhouses to protect them from frost and pests. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sweet pepper capsicum

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bell pepper" in English means: A hollow, usually large, fruit that is eaten as a vegetable, and is often green, red, or yellow., A plant that produces bell peppers..

The phonetic transcription of "bell pepper" is /ˌbel ˈpepə/ in British English and /ˌbel ˈpepər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bell pepper": sweet pepper, capsicum.

Example usage of "bell pepper": "I like to eat bell pepper with hummus.". More examples on the page.