peas
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
Peas grow inside green pods.
basic
My soup has peas in it.
basic
Can you pass me the peas, please?
natural
Dinner tonight is chicken and rice with peas mixed in.
natural
I love eating peas with carrots.
basic
Kids usually don't like peas, but I do.
natural