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

Place Cornbread cubes in a large bowl with black beans, tomatoes, scallions, and remaining 1 cup cheese, 1 1/2 cups corn, and 1/2 cup bacon. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

The gandules hold their shape, with a bite that’s a bit firmer than a black bean, and a pleasantly farinaceous center. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Include them in a kale salad, black bean tacos, jam, or chutney made with onions and herbs. — Cynthia Sass, Health, 29 July 2026

In Nicoya, mornings often start with Gallo Pinto, a mix of black beans and cooled white rice. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for black bean

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

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