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

Black Bean Dip With Veggies Blend black beans with lime juice, garlic, and spices for a creamy dip. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

It's loaded with the flavor and flair of the crowd-favorite taco, featuring plenty of ground beef, cheese, corn, and black beans. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

Puréed black beans stand in for some of the flour and fat, creating bars that are deeply fudgy and surprisingly rich—without tasting like a health food masquerading as dessert. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026

Could Lower Risk of Cancer Preliminary research suggests that glucan, a complex carbohydrate found in black beans, may inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells and could be useful as an adjunct cancer treatment. —Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2026

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