vanilla bean

noun

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

Examples of vanilla bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a Queen of the Night, with jasmine sambac absolute and rose essence; a benzoin duo with ylang-ylang and Virginia cedar, and tonka beans with vanilla bean and white musk notes. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Additional ingredients like cloves, salt, vanilla bean and lemon juice can also be added, depending on your preferences. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Among the specific products named in the lawsuit are Orgain Organic Protein Powder in the vanilla bean and the creamy chocolate fudge flavors. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Worth checking out The Nest Fragrances Reed Diffuser will keep your bathroom smelling nice with 21 lush scents, including lemon and mint, apricot tea, ginger and vanilla bean, ocean mist and sea salt, grapefruit and more. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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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