green bean

noun

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

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Of all the vegetable casseroles Southerners love to serve at holidays and beyond, green bean casserole is king. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 Wednesday, May 6, Pork Loin, sweet potatoes, green beans, whole grain roll, applesauce, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Pressure canning is mandatory for foods that are low in acid, such as green beans. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 Green Beans Finally, green beans are another great veggie to pick up from the frozen aisle. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 May 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 15 May. 2026.

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green bean

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