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string bean
noun
1
: a bean of one of the older varieties of kidney bean that have stringy fibers on the lines of separation of the pods
broadly
: snap bean
2
: a very tall thin person
Examples of string bean in a Sentence
Her boyfriend's a real string bean.
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Turkey, string beans, yams, potato salad, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and of course, a little pasta on the side.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Both types are made from the same variety of mature green beans (aka string beans or snap beans).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
But there are also completely unexpected sights, like edible ferns, exotic chilis, and snake beans, which look like string beans but are about twice the length.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The factory first opened in 1925, processing corn, string beans and peas.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Both types are made from the same variety of mature green beans (aka string beans or snap beans).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
But there are also completely unexpected sights, like edible ferns, exotic chilis, and snake beans, which look like string beans but are about twice the length.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The factory first opened in 1925, processing corn, string beans and peas.
—Katherine Laidlaw, HubSpot, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for string bean
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“String bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20bean. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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