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pea
noun
ˈpē 
plural peas also pease ˈpēz
often attributive
1
a
: a variable annual Eurasian vine (Pisum sativum) of the legume family that is cultivated especially for its rounded smooth or wrinkled edible protein-rich seeds
b
: the seed of the pea
c
peas also pease plural : the immature pods of the pea with their included seeds
2
: any of various leguminous plants related to or resembling the pea —usually used in combination or with a qualifying term
chickpeablack-eyed pea
also : the seed of such a plant
3
: something resembling a pea (as in size or shape)
Example Sentences
We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
Recent Examples on the Web For a fire pit the whole family can enjoy, use granite, sand, or pea gravel to make a wide circle around the pit. 
Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 According to the county's attorneys, Charles was assigned on Dec. 9, 2020 to haul pea gravel from Hampton to El Dorado, as were several other county workers. Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2022 To create hers, first Grubb leveled the area, then set the stones in pea gravel. Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022 With vegan wines, winemakers either leave the particles to sink to the bottom of the bottle or use non-animal fining products like limestone or pea protein to filter them out. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Aug. 2022 To remedy that, Califia Farms blends oats, pea protein and sunflower seeds for 8 grams of protein with all 9 essential amino acids. Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Made from split peas, pea protein ($19, Amazon) contains all of the essential amino acids, but is low in one—methionine. Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 But these whole-grain oats contain pea-protein concentrate. The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 Ingredients include flaxseed, pea protein, and apple juice concentrate, and there are no fillers or additives. Steve Larese, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 See More
Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 6 Sep. 2022 According to the county's attorneys, Charles was assigned on Dec. 9, 2020 to haul pea gravel from Hampton to El Dorado, as were several other county workers. Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2022 To create hers, first Grubb leveled the area, then set the stones in pea gravel. Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022 With vegan wines, winemakers either leave the particles to sink to the bottom of the bottle or use non-animal fining products like limestone or pea protein to filter them out. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Aug. 2022 To remedy that, Califia Farms blends oats, pea protein and sunflower seeds for 8 grams of protein with all 9 essential amino acids. Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 Made from split peas, pea protein ($19, Amazon) contains all of the essential amino acids, but is low in one—methionine. Brierley Horton, Ms, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 But these whole-grain oats contain pea-protein concentrate. The Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 Ingredients include flaxseed, pea protein, and apple juice concentrate, and there are no fillers or additives. Steve Larese, Outside Online, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
back-formation from Middle English pease (taken as a plural), from Old English pise, from Latin pisa, plural of pisum, from Greek pison
First Known Use
1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1b
Phrases Containing pea
Kids Definition
pea
noun
ˈpē
plural peas
ˈpēz
1
: a round green seed that is eaten as a vegetable and comes from the pods of a climbing garden plant
2
: a plant (as the sweet pea) resembling or related to the garden plant that produces peas