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

DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Beyond tacos, the menu includes fresh salads, The Good Bird Bowl with eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and avocado, and snacks such as queso and chips and esquites (Mexican street corn). — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Multiple bags of steak, mac & cheese, feta cheese, ground beef, chile sauce, refried beans, black beans and other sauces had to be discarded due to improper storage. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Serve in warm corn tortillas, over shredded lettuce, alongside black beans, or topped with guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 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