white bean

noun

: a white kidney bean (such as a cannellini bean)

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Chickpeas and Swiss chard hang on to their texture in the brew, but use whichever white beans and hearty greens speak to you. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Add the white beans to the pot and simmer over very low heat, partly covered and stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 more hours. The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 For an easy and inexpensive supper use white beans to build a scrumptious soup. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Include protein, like shredded chicken, turkey, or white beans. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white bean

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white bean was in 1763

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“White bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20bean. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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