vanilla bean

noun

: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce

Examples of vanilla bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Desserts are also set up to enjoy individually or as a group, with options such as hot donut dots and olive oil cake or a fudgy brownie paired with vanilla bean ice cream. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Charlie Brown's beverage combines mocha with pumpkin spice flavors and pumpkin spice cold foam, while Snoopy's drink is a vanilla bean and white mocha base that's finished with pumpkin spice cold foam and crunchy cookie crumbles. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

The Snoopy Cookie Frappuccino features vanilla bean flavor, white mocha sauce, pumpkin spice cold foam and cookie crumbles. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Noosa Yoghurt Fall Variety Pack The Noosa Yoghurt Fall Variety Pack brings seasonal flavors to the refrigerator with apple pie, vanilla bean, and salted caramel. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

vanilla bean

noun

: the long pod of a vanilla orchid

Medical Definition

vanilla bean

noun

: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce