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

Refried and black beans are stirred together with cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, cheese, sour cream, and salsa, then baked until bubbly. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026

Try black bean tacos, lentil soup, tofu stir-fry, chickpea curry, or edamame grain bowls. —Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026

Plus, black beans stand out from other varieties for their high antioxidant content. —Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026

They're made with a savory blend of black beans, brown rice, onions, corn, and tomatoes. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 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