Pronunciation

/piːə/

Definitions

• Noun: A small, round, green seedpod of the pea plant, usually served as a vegetable or used in salads. For example: “The garden was filled with peas growing on their vines.”
• Verb: (informal) To eat or consume peas, typically as part of a meal. For example: “I had a bowl of peas for dinner tonight.”
• Plant: The edible legume plant (Pisum sativum), known for its small, edible seeds.

Phrases

• “A serving of peas” refers to a portion of the vegetable.
• “Pea soup” is a traditional dish made from cooked peas.
• “Shell peas” is a common task in preparing them for cooking.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She picked fresh peas from her garden for the salad.”
• Verb: “I love the sweetness of freshly shelled peas.”
• Plant: “The pea plant thrives in cool climates.”

Synonyms

• Edamame
• Garden peas
• Green peas
• Pease pods
• Podded peas

Related Words

• Lentil: Another type of legume.
• Haricot: French term for green pea, often used for dried peas.
• Pea shooter: A game where players fire peas, often in a virtual context.