sweet pea

noun

1

: a widely cultivated Italian legume (Lathyrus odoratus) having slender usually climbing stems, ovate leaves, and large fragrant flowers

2

: the flower of a sweet pea

Examples of sweet pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Take inspiration from this sweet and simple arrangement and pair white grocery store roses with fragrant white snapdragons, delicate white sweet peas, and clusters of small flowers like white, daisy-like feverfew. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026

Trellises are typically made of wood or metal and support an assortment of vining ornamentals, including sweet peas, morning glories, and climbing hydrangea. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026

Surfaces were covered by huge arrangements of purple foxgloves, hellebores, and sweet peas. —John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

Blooms like jasmine, gardenia, sweet pea, lilies, and lilac will indulge the senses and create an aromatic oasis in your garden, says Walsh. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sweet pea

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

Kids Definition

sweet pea

noun

1

: a widely grown Italian herb of the legume family with slender climbing stems and large fragrant flowers

2

: the flower of a sweet pea