How to Use pea in a Sentence

pea

noun
Definition of peanext
  • We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
  • Something about the princess and the pea: being the pea.
    — Lucy Corin, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Just snap the very tip off one end of the pea and start pulling.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Stir in the chicken, cream and peas and reduce the heat to low.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Stir in the chicken, cream and peas and reduce the heat to low.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
  • The peas should be heated through yet still bright green.
    — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • With a little coaxing, the pea tendrils will take to the twine just fine.
    — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Add the cold butter pieces and pulse 8 to 10 times, until the butter is pea-size.
    — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Stir in the mushrooms, peas, cheese, parsley, chives and lemon juice.
    — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
  • When the lights go down, these pea-sized predators hang out — and maybe their minds spin dreams.
    — Carolyn Wilke, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022
  • At first, my doctors found two small fibroids the size of peas.
    — Chandelis Duster, CNN, 22 Mar. 2023
  • To create hers, first Grubb leveled the area, then set the stones in pea gravel.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The cost of staples from onions and peas to garlic and ginger have all risen.
    — Reuters, NBC News, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Dispense a pea-size amount in the palm of your hand and gently pat it into skin.
    — Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
  • If the plate wins, diners must content themselves with the peas and droplets.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Oct. 2023
  • It’s served with peas, carrots, corn, potatoes and choice of rice.
    — Maddie Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
  • But just use a light layer of straw until the peas or beans are up and growing.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Good sources of protein are whey, soy, hemp, brown rice, and pea protein.
    — Jackie Lam, Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Add butter, and pulse until butter is the size of peas, about 15 times.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Melatonin is a hormone made from a pea-sized gland above the brain that helps your body know when to sleep and wake up.
    — Jennifer Fields, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2022
  • In my view, Biden and Trump are two peas in the same pod, with each blaming the other for their failures.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The brand's Daily Shake +18 recruits the power of pea protein.
    — Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Squeeze out a pea-size amount for pillowy-soft lips with a healthy-looking — not gooey — sheen.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 19 Jan. 2023
  • And there are generous helpings of peas and fresh mint to boot.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 13 July 2023
  • As the storms passed through the area, the weather service said Winds over 40 mph and pea-sized hail were possible.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022
  • After 20 weeks, the organoids had each grown to the size of a pea and contained around 20 types of human immune cells.
    — WIRED, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Arrange wilted spinach over onions and scatter peas over the top.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Jan. 2024
  • At night, apply a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to the toothbrush and brush teeth and gums for two minutes.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
  • The photo was followed by a snap of a chef serving up a dish featuring ingredients including shrimp and peas in a large pan.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
  • Instead of the usual peas and carrots, this Trader Joe’s version has edamame, slivers of hijiki seaweed, carrot strips, and little bits of fried tofu.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 July 2024

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