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

The black dots in vanilla bean ice cream are indeed vanilla bean seeds, experts confirm, but their presence does little more than offer visual allure and subtle texture. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025

Worth checking out is their take on the Malasada, a lighter, brioche-like version of the traditional Portuguese pastry, with a vegan Madagascar vanilla bean custard. —Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

These vanilla beans sold BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (BMEZ) late last week when BlackRock sliced the dividends for three of its popular funds. —Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

The palate brings a fusion of orange-vanilla cola and Madagascar vanilla bean, rounded out with the subtle warmth of fig biscuit. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 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