vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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The palate brings a fusion of orange-vanilla cola and Madagascar vanilla bean, rounded out with the subtle warmth of fig biscuit.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s a framboise, a raspberry treat hand-dipped in white chocolate and filled with fresh raspberries and non-berry versions like a long pastry shaped like a vanilla bean pod, and a matcha variety molded into the shape of a Chinese dumpling.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In a chilled glass, add two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Using the pointed tip of a sharp knife, split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the tiny black seeds into a heavy medium saucepan.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s a framboise, a raspberry treat hand-dipped in white chocolate and filled with fresh raspberries and non-berry versions like a long pastry shaped like a vanilla bean pod, and a matcha variety molded into the shape of a Chinese dumpling.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In a chilled glass, add two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Using the pointed tip of a sharp knife, split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the tiny black seeds into a heavy medium saucepan.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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