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Definition of bell pepper

bell pepper

Plural:bell peppers
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North American A large, bell-shaped sweet pepper of the species Capsicum annuum, characterized by its thick fleshy walls, crisp texture, and complete lack of capsaicin (pungency), typically eaten as a vegetable raw or cooked.

Example

"She chopped a red bell pepper and added it to the stir-fry for a burst of color and sweetness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While standard in North America, this vegetable is typically referred to simply as a 'sweet pepper' or 'pepper' in British English, and as a 'capsicum' in Australian and New Zealand English.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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