Pea: meaning, definitions and examples

General term for the small, round seed or the plant that produces them; can be used broadly.

• She added peas to the soup
• Peas are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Refers to peas that are green in color; emphasizes the freshness and natural color of the peas.

• She made a salad with green peas
• Green peas are often used in various dishes for their bright color

Typically refers to a flowering plant known for its fragrant flowers, not actually the edible pea. It can also occasionally refer to a very tender and sweet variety of green peas.

• The sweet peas are blooming beautifully in the garden
• She called him her 'sweet pea' as a term of endearment

Specifically refers to peas that are typically grown in home gardens; often used in gardening contexts.

• Garden peas are easy to grow in the backyard
• He planted garden peas in early spring

Often used to refer to the small green vegetable that is commonly found in pods. Can also describe something small and round, metaphorically.

• I had peas with my dinner.
• Her cat has a brain the size of a pea.

Used in a more formal or academic context to talk about a perfectly round 3D shape. Often used in geometry or physics.

• The Earth is not a perfect sphere.
• In geometry, a sphere is defined as a set of points equidistant from a center point.

Typically used to talk about a spherical object used in various sports and games. It can also refer to a fun event involving dancing.

• He kicked the ball into the goal.
• We went to the annual Christmas ball at the school.

Mainly used to describe small, decorative objects with holes through them, often used in jewelry or crafts. Can also mean a small drop of liquid.

• She made a necklace with colorful beads.
• A bead of sweat rolled down his forehead.