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 nose features caramel, vanilla bean, and assorted wood spices.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Scheffler brought back another popular item – the chocolate chip cookie skillet for dessert – but instead of the milk and cookies ice cream on top, the PGA Tour star opted for vanilla bean ice cream instead this year.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
The whiskey has a balanced mouthfeel with smooth, rich flavors of brown sugar, spicy rye, and a touch of toffee, along with subtle notes of dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and a layer of cinnamon spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Most of the world's vanilla beans come from Madagascar, which is currently under a 10% tariff, with the possibility of a rise to 47% in the coming months.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Scheffler brought back another popular item – the chocolate chip cookie skillet for dessert – but instead of the milk and cookies ice cream on top, the PGA Tour star opted for vanilla bean ice cream instead this year.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
The whiskey has a balanced mouthfeel with smooth, rich flavors of brown sugar, spicy rye, and a touch of toffee, along with subtle notes of dark chocolate, vanilla bean, and a layer of cinnamon spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Vanilla
Most of the world's vanilla beans come from Madagascar, which is currently under a 10% tariff, with the possibility of a rise to 47% in the coming months.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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