sweet pepper

noun

1. a variety of pepper, Capsicum annuum grossum, having a mild-flavored, bell-shaped or somewhat oblong fruit.
2. the fruit itself, used as a vegetable.

sweet pepper

noun

1. a pepper plant, Capsicum frutescens grossum, with large bell-shaped fruits that are eaten unripe ( green pepper ) or ripe ( red pepper )
2. the fruit of this plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet pepper¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Tucked into a crusty loaf, the beef is paired with a tangle of hot and sweet peppers, softened onions and aged provolone.

From Washington Post

We’ve done tomatoes, sweet peppers, chilis, apples, pears, grapes, tromboncino, there’s so much.

From Eater

The Chinese Giant, a new variety of sweet pepper, produces branching plants about two feet in height.

From Project Gutenberg

On that August day we followed a dim path that led through thickets of scrub-oak and sweet pepper-bush.

From Project Gutenberg

A new sweet pepper used as salad cups, garnishes, etc.—beautiful red—rich, nutty flavor—crisp—tender—melting—juicy.

From Project Gutenberg

Remove the seeds from one large sweet pepper, chop and mix with the tomato.

From Project Gutenberg

Lay a poached egg on each slice, and sprinkle with parsley and sweet pepper minced together.

From Project Gutenberg