green bean

noun

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

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Fill a platter with butter lettuce, poached chicken, green beans, avocado, berries, chives, and basil. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026 Tender, creamy gold potatoes swim in a rich, buttery sauce along with soft green beans, sweet onions, and smoky sausage. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Canned green beans are still a healthy, practical choice—especially for convenience or budget reasons—though choosing low-sodium versions or rinsing them helps reduce salt. Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Dec. 2025 Turkey dinners include a 10 to 12-pound butterball turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sage dressing, turkey gravy, green bean casserole, spinach artichoke dip and cranberry orange relish. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green bean

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

green bean

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