Synonyms for

Peas

Verb / pi:z / Another word for peas — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Peas are green vegetables that grow in pods and are often eaten cooked as a side dish.

Synonyms & similar words

peaplant pea legumes beans pulses chickpeas lentils mange-tout

Synonyms by register

Formal

legumes pulses

Informal

green things garden vegetables

Literary

verdant gems emerald spheres

Antonyms

meat flesh poultry fish beans lentils

Common collocations

  • green peas
  • sweet peas
  • split peas
  • peas and carrots
  • peas pudding
  • shelling peas
  • garden peas

Word family

noun pea

Usage note

Peas are a type of vegetable. The plural form 'peas' is standard, even when referring to a single pea in some contexts, though 'pea' is also correct for a single unit.

Example sentences

  1. I like to eat peas with my mashed potatoes.
  2. My mom makes a delicious pea soup.
  3. Peas are packed with vitamins and minerals.
  4. I don't like peas very much, but I'll eat them if I have to.
  5. My favorite way to eat peas is with butter and salt.

Quotes

  • 'The peas are in bloom,' said Anne softly. - L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
  • 'I have a pea shooter in my pocket,' said Tom. - Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
  • 'Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot, nine days old.' - Traditional Nursery Rhyme

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