green bean

noun

: a kidney bean that is used as a snap bean when the pods are colored green

Examples of green bean in a Sentence

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The green beans are cooked directly beneath the pork bellies on the pit so the rendering juices drip down over them, imparting a kiss of sweet smokiness. Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025 This one-pot slow cooker dinner is made with sliced potatoes, green beans, and sausage. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 Legumes and Pulses Legumes and pulses include beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, soybeans, peanuts, edamame, green beans, and fresh peas. Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Sep. 2025 The new Knaus will continue to offer produce for sale, including green beans, squash, okra, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon and (of course) strawberries. Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green bean

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of green bean was in 1526

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“Green bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20bean. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

green bean

noun
: a kidney bean with the pods green when ready for harvest
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