pinto bean

noun

: a mottled kidney bean that is grown for food and for stock feed

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Different forms exist, including kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans. Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Dec. 2025 Black beans contain more antioxidants and fiber that help with gut health and blood sugar regulation, while pinto beans contain more potassium, which supports blood pressure. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025 Swap in corn tortillas or use pinto beans instead of black. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025 The Mexican restaurant received a yellow placard aftercooked chicken, pinto beans, rice and crema measured outside of the temperature range considered safe. Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pinto bean

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinto bean was in 1913

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“Pinto bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinto%20bean. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

pinto bean

noun
: a spotted kidney bean used for food
also : a plant producing pinto beans that is often used to feed livestock
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