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Definition of banana pepper

banana pepper

Plural:banana peppers
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North American A mild, medium-sized chili pepper (a cultivar of Capsicum annuum) that is typically bright yellow and curved, resembling a banana, commonly served pickled on sandwiches, salads, and pizzas.

Example

"She ordered a large pizza topped with Italian sausage, black olives, and a generous handful of pickled banana peppers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the closely related pepperoncini, which looks similar but typically has a more wrinkled skin and a slightly more bitter, earthier flavor.

• Nearby Words

bana
banality
banana
banana pepper
banana squash
bananaquit
bananas

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Banana pepper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/banana-pepper
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