vanilla bean

noun

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

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The bourbon is richly layered on the palate, showing toffee, nutmeg, honeycomb, and aged leather notes, rounded by vanilla bean and maple syrup. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jun. 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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