How to Use snap pea in a Sentence

snap pea

noun
  • That little strings that run up the side of a snap pea shell.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2019
  • The trout lily tastes like snap peas, and wild onions and leeks may be around, too.
    — Paige Fumo Fox, Daily Southtown, 10 Apr. 2018
  • In essence, harvest and eat the snap peas, but leave the roots and pea leaves.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 July 2023
  • Drain snap peas and run under cold water to cool and toss dry.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 6 July 2017
  • Add snap peas, pea shoots, mint, and radish; toss until coated.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • Chard stems were pickled, beets were smoked, snap peas quickly kissed with flame.
    — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2024
  • Snow and snap peas are available in both vining and dwarf versions.
    — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2017
  • Raw snap peas add freshness and crunch to classic chicken breast.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2019
  • Others are made to look like mushrooms, figs, tomatoes and snap peas.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Toss snap peas with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 8 Mar. 2019
  • To a mixing bowl, add the bell peppers, pineapple, red onions and snap peas.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 1 June 2018
  • In a large bowl, toss asparagus, snap peas, leek, and garlic with lemon juice and oil.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
  • Adding charm to the plate were snap peas and little clouds of ricotta gnocchi.
    — Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 22 May 2018
  • Swap out broccoli for snap peas or cauliflower, or cashews for peanuts.
    — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • When in season, reach for spring carrots and snow turnips, snap peas and asparagus.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • And that applies to cooking, too, so try on these snap peas and green beans with arugula-mint pesto for size.
    — Catherine Urban, Bon Appetit, 1 June 2018
  • One of our favorite signs of spring is fresh snap peas from the farmers' market or a roadside stand.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Nearby are stands of snap peas, collard greens, grapefruits and apples.
    — Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Garlicky breadcrumbs, salty parm, and sweet snap peas make eating your greens extra easy.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Bring this dish to the family potluck and let the snap peas shine with a sweet honey and zesty lemon dressing.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The first bite conjures a warm summer potato salad, but with the freshness of snap peas.
    — Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Blanch the snap peas until bright green and slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
    — CBS News, 14 Sep. 2019
  • Peas of all types (garden peas, snap peas, and snow peas) are cool-season vegetables that grow in the shade.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
  • Crunchy snap peas and shrimp with the soft pasta and zesty lemon makes for a uniquely exquisite salad.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • That means fresh and tender asparagus spears, crunchy snap pea pods, and spicy radishes are in season.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The Lucky Chow host grows the snappiest snap peas, and the views aren’t bad either.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Divide snap peas among 4 large sheets aluminum foil; sprinkle each with pinch salt and top with 3 thin slices lemon.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2016
  • Salads galore include, of late, showcases for snap peas, snow peas, green peas, and favas.
    — Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 30 June 2023
  • Together, the team looks more like a giant whooshing snap pea than a quartet of elite athletes.
    — Nick Pachelli, Esquire, 8 Feb. 2018
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with plain ice, combine the gin, fino sherry, snap pea syrup, lemon and lime juices, and salt.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 May 2019

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'snap pea.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: