black bean

noun

1

: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cuisine

2

: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cuisine

Examples of black bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From black beans to lentils and chickpeas, videos under the hashtag — which have garnered millions of views — show people cooking, blending and even eating beans straight from the can in the hopes of better digestion, clearer skin and an improved mood. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025

Chock-full of flavor, thanks to savory spices such as ancho chile powder, cumin, and oregano, the cubed brisket and black beans combine to create a satisfying and filling meal for your hungry family. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025

Eating rice with black beans helps boost the magnesium content of your meal. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025

For a vegetarian version, omit the meat entirely and add an extra helping of black beans or another bean, such as kidney. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for black bean

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• amine
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between

Kids Definition

black bean

noun

1

: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cooking

2

: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cooking