green bean

noun

: a kidney bean that is used as a snap bean when the pods are colored green

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However, scientists identified the most toxic mix of concerning pesticides in green beans, spinach, bell and hot peppers, kale, collard and mustard greens, according to the report. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025 But what sets this place apart from similar restaurants is that each dinner entree comes with a cup of corn chowder, corn fritters, a side salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a dessert. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 Whole wheat tortellini is the star, but a supporting cast of veggies like green beans, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers are flavorful additions. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025 Alongside a generous portion of green beans and a protein of your choosing (chicken, pork, shrimp, beef, tofu or none), the crown jewel of the stew is the hearty hunks of Japanese kabocha squash, aka the Japanese pumpkin. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for green bean

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green bean was in 1526

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“Green bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20bean. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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green bean

noun
: a kidney bean with the pods green when ready for harvest
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