Peas Meaning in English
word · lemma: pea
/ˈpiz/
peez
/pˈiːz/
peez
Definition
Small, round green seeds that are eaten as a vegetable, usually cooked. They grow in a pod and are often used in soups, salads, or as a side dish.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in plural: 'peas'. Often found in phrases like 'split peas' (for soups). 'Peas' are different from 'beans' or 'chickpeas'. Typically considered informal or neutral language.
Spanish: guisantesPortuguese (BR): ervilhasPortuguese (PT): ervilhasChinese (Simplified): 豌豆Chinese (Traditional): 豌豆Hindi: मटरArabic: بازلاءBengali: মটরশুটিRussian: горохJapanese: エンドウ豆Vietnamese: đậu Hà LanKorean: 완두콩Turkish: bezelyeUrdu: مٹرIndonesian: kacang polong
Example Sentences
I love eating peas with carrots.
basic
Peas grow inside green pods.
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My soup has peas in it.
basic
Can you pass me the peas, please?
natural
Kids usually don't like peas, but I do.
natural
Dinner tonight is chicken and rice with peas mixed in.
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