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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In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green beans, beans, and basil. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 June 2026 Baked beans While the restaurant offers several side options, such as green beans, mashed potatoes, and seasoned corn, Texas Roadhouse no longer carries baked beans — which are common at steakhouses. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Place dill sprigs throughout the green beans. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026 This is especially true with peas and green beans, green and hot peppers, cucumbers, squash, eggplants, and tomatoes. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

green bean

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