snap pea

noun

: a cultivated pea that has edible usually round pods easily snapped like beans and that is classified with the snow pea as a variety (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon)

called also sugar snap pea

Examples of snap pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir in the snap peas, then cover and simmer until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of each chicken cutlet and the snap peas are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

As an adult, Harvest Snaps White Cheddar snap pea snacks have become one of my favorites. —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026

This one had avocado that arrived without any browning, a mix of lettuce and cabbage and snap peas, and a very bright carrot-ginger dressing. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026

Garlicky breadcrumbs, salty parm, and sweet snap peas make eating your greens extra easy. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snap pea

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy