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

Recent Examples on the Web

Potatoes and green beans snipped by Stover that morning complete the entrée, which is followed by slices of Kitschen Bakery pie filled with fruits sourced from nearby farms. — Midwest Living, 6 July 2026

Cantaloupe salad and green bean almondine lend some fresh flavors to seasonal veggies. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for green bean

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Kids Definition

green bean

noun

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