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

For her first launch in five years, Simpson included notes of purple plum, jasmine, vanilla bean and more. —Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025

Beat in sugar and vanilla bean paste; continue beating until medium-stiff peaks form (do not overbeat). —Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025

Its amber base is paired with oud, vanilla bean, mahogany, incense, and cacao, and its leathery top notes evoke hints of a Western aroma with fall spices perfect for every Southern home. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025

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

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