pinto bean

noun

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

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Swap chili beans and kidney beans for black beans or pinto beans, depending on texture preference. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, salt and pepper. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Sour cream and cheese to add tang; pinto beans and red salsa for heartiness. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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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