snap pea

noun

1. a variety of the common pea having rounded, crisp, edible pods eaten raw or cooked.

Example Sentences

A “Caesar” assembled with pea shoots, charred snap peas and breadcrumbs instead of croutons is unconventional but so good, even purists polish it off.

From Washington Post

A cross between shelling and snow peas, snap peas have an audible snap when fresh and broken in half.

From Washington Post

Pat the sweet peas dry and add them to the bowl with the snap peas, then add the radishes.

From Washington Post