Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pea

noun
/piː/
Definition
A small, round green seed that is commonly used as food.
Examples
  • She added peas to the salad for color and nutrition.
  • My favorite vegetable soup has peas, carrots, and corn.
  • He loves to grow peas in his garden during the summer.
Meaning
Peas are the edible seeds of the Pisum sativum plant, often eaten fresh or dried.
Synonyms
  • legume
  • green pea
  • sweets pea