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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Pole beans must be cooked until fully tender, far longer than ordinary stringless green beans, so make sure there's time in your day to get these beans cooked perfectly. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 The new Knaus will continue to offer produce for sale, including green beans, squash, okra, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon and (of course) strawberries. Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025 As for salad offerings, there's a niçoise salad with tuna and dijon vinaigrette, warm shrimp salad and haricots verts salad (or, dressed up green beans). Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Try installing some shade cloth to improve your harvest. Check your green beans and summer squash daily and harvest them while still tender. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Green bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20bean. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

green bean

noun
: a kidney bean with the pods green when ready for harvest
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!