vanilla bean

noun

: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce

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And to indulge in your sweet tooth, try out the Crying Tiger dessert, complete with wild thai banana and foster sauce, or a bánh flan cheesecake with vanilla bean and palm sugar caramel. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 The website also claims that a tablespoon of the company’s pure vanilla extract can be substituted for a single whole vanilla bean. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025 Notes of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood blend with invigorating pink pepper, bergamot, and lily to create a scent that's complex, addictive, and perfect for fall. Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 8 Oct. 2025 Two culinary pros gave us the real scoop about how certain vanilla bean ice creams have been deceiving us all these years. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vanilla bean was in 1824

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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

vanilla bean

noun
: the long pod of a vanilla orchid

Medical Definition

vanilla bean

noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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