green bean

noun

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

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For sweeter green beans, increase the amount of brown sugar. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 Meals include options like salmon, chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 Bifenthrin, which attacks an insect’s nervous system and is considered a possible human carcinogen, was found on strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, collards, celery, bok choy and green beans, according to the report. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 Monday, March 23, Tuna Casserole, green beans, mixed fruit, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for green bean

Word History

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 20 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

green bean

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