How to Use pea in a Sentence

pea

noun
  • We're growing tomatoes and peas in our garden this year.
  • Green peas are a great source of fiber.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 June 2026
  • Or, the peas can be part of a soup.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Just snap the very tip off one end of the pea and start pulling.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The peas must not touch the potatoes.
    — Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The size ranged from pea to baseball size.
    — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The mac and cheese is made with pea powder.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Aim for butter pieces about the size of peas.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • No piece should be larger than like a green pea.
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In my view, love is best found not in a haystack but in a pea pod.
    — The New York Times, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2018
  • Add the peas and pancetta and stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • The biggest pieces should be about the size of a pea.
    — Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Splash malt vinegar on the fries and don’t fear the mushy peas.
    — Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, etc.
    — Anthea Levi, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Opt for soy or pea milk to get the most protein bang for your buck.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Try adding a sweeping trench or pea coat and opt for knee-high boots.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • King Charles is obsessed with peas.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Add the pea shoots, mint, pine nuts, and ½ cup of the vinaigrette.
    — CBS News, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Water the peas each time the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the pea shoots, mint and lemon zest.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • The new food pyramid features a bag of frozen peas.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 16 Jan. 2026
  • As such, peas are easiest to grow as a spring crop.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • But the options go way beyond pea shoots.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Strain the pasta and peas, and return them to the pot.
    — Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Boil a pot of water and toss in frozen peas for two minutes.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
  • This dish also includes peas for a touch of green.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This one is made of rice, prosciutto and peas.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • These use pea protein and are super tasty.
    — Colleen Murphy, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Clean stakes also work well for climbing beans and peas.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Remove from heat and stir in chicken and peas.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026

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