Synonyms for
Pea
Definition
a small, round, green seed that grows in a pod and is eaten as a vegetable
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- green pea
- split pea
- sweet pea
- garden pea
- pea soup
- pea shooter
- pea-sized
Word family
noun pea
Usage note
While 'pea' can sometimes be used metaphorically for something small, it is primarily a botanical term for a specific type of legume seed.
Example sentences
- I planted peas in my garden this year.
- My favorite vegetable is peas.
- I don't like peas, but I will eat them if I have to.
- Peas are a good source of protein.
- I picked the peas from the pod and cooked them for dinner.
Quotes
Green peas are one of the few vegetables that are palatable to humans in their raw state. - Alton Brown
I like rice. Rice is great if you're hungry and want to eat two thousand of something. - Mitch Hedberg
I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy. - Tom Waits