green bean

noun

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

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Lift the green beans from the oil and drain. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026 There’s a pork and applesauce take of moist roasted pork loin served with sauce made with apple butter, on a bed of buttery pureed potatoes and green beans with tiny pieces of strip bacon ($28). Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026 Tomatoes, peppers, green beans, and cucumbers offer high yields and value, especially cherry tomatoes and prolific green beans. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 When: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 6, 13 and 20 Location: 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes Food: Pan-fried or baked cod, tomato-basil soup, roasted potatoes, green beans, creamy coleslaw, bread and a variety of homemade desserts Cost: Adults, $15; children 5-10, $7; children under 5, free. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green bean

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

green bean

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