sweet pepper

noun

: any of various large mild thick-walled capsicum fruits
also : a pepper plant (Capsicum annuum) bearing sweet peppers compare bell pepper

Examples of sweet pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pepperoni, sausage, ham, sweet pepper bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, ranch drizzle. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 The sandwiches feature beef, chicken and salmon cheesesteaks topped with things like onions, banana peppers, mushrooms and sweet peppers, stuffed in Amoroso’s rolls. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2024 Get The Recipe 41 of 47 Sweet Pepper Pasta With Sausage This go-to supper is made with orecchiette, hot Italian sausage, and the colorful sweet peppers of your choosing. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024 It might be combined in a syrupy braise with sweet peppers or blended with potatoes and stuffed into ravioli. Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 For those seeking a vibrant addition to their vegetable patch, sweet pepper ‘Red Impact’ is a true gem. Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2024 Stuffed Sweet Pepper ‘Boats’ This customizable, family-friendly recipe offers one big twist — mini sweet peppers that are left raw for cool, crisp texture and bright flavor. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2024 These mini sweet peppers are a great bite-sized vessel for cheese dip. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023 Cincinnati-Style Chili Variation Prepare as above, except omit sweet pepper, basil, and optional garnishes. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweet pepper was in 1814

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“Sweet pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20pepper. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sweet pepper

noun
: a large mild-flavored thick-walled pepper
also : a pepper plant that bears sweet peppers
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