green bean

noun

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

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Beans stop flowering when daytime temperatures exceed 85°F, so select heat-resistant bean varieties like ‘Rattlesnake’ pole beans and ‘Jade' green beans. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026 Richter notes that green beans also supply fiber, vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants that support overall health. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026 Tuesday, June 23, Country Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole grain bread, Romaine salad and tomatoes, pears, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green beans, beans, and basil. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for green bean

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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 28 Jun. 2026.

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green bean

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