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green bean

noun

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

Examples of green bean in a Sentence

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My grandmother always raved about the sides, especially the mac and cheese and green beans. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025 The research findings about the anti-cancer properties of green beans aren't consistent. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2025 Instead of this week being a popular one for Campbell’s iconic green bean casserole, which likely graced millions of Thanksgiving tables, the company is on a PR damage control spree addressing those allegations. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025 No green bean casserole is worth giving your family food poisoning. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025 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 10 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

green bean

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