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

The salade de homard has skimpy pieces of lobster tossed on greens with some green beans, and the steak filet is awfully small, though perfectly cooked. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

In addition to the protein ingredients, this salad features fresh produce like lettuce, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, and olives. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026

Chickpeas, green beans, onions, capers, and a simple homemade vinaigrette come together in a side dish that’s both fresh and filling. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

The stainless set perfectly sears salmon skin, and gives a quick char to green beans or any other sautéed veggie without mushing up the interior. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 July 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