white bean

noun

: a white kidney bean (such as a cannellini bean)

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This bruschetta with tomatoes and white beans delivers a great balance of protein, veggies, healthy fats and seasonings. Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Green enchilada sauce and poblanos add heat, while mashed white beans thicken the broth without dairy. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 This Italian white bean concoction is adapted from a recipe by slow-cooker mavens Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 July 2025 Spinach, Swiss chard, tea, chocolate, beets, white beans, and blackberries are among the foods and beverages highest in oxalate. Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for white bean

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white bean was in 1763

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“White bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20bean. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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