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 nose is vibrant, offering a bouquet of dark maple syrup, worn leather, rich vanilla bean, and old oak. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

Strain mixture into a pitcher, discarding vanilla bean pod and rosemary sprig. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025

Babin made a hummingbird cake, inspired by her Southern roots, and Van Tassel made one with Meyer lemons from her garden and a vanilla bean cake decorated with cotton candy. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025

Khloe's Cookies & Cream Skillet Cookie Khloé Kardashian's cookie is a rich brownie-style base with cookies and cream bits, layered with vanilla bean cookies and cream mousse, then drizzled in chocolate ganache. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 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