white bean

noun

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

Examples of white bean in a Sentence

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About 60 percent of the menu changes seasonally, with popular entrees including spaghetti alla nerano and pan-seared salmon with heirloom tomato beurre blanc and white bean succotash. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026 Last week, one option was broccoli cheddar and the other was roasted garlic and white bean with charred lemon. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 Another mainstay is the chile verde ($20), with the heft of white beans and hominy standing in for meat. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 Apr. 2026 And on a hot summer day, there’s fresh arugula with white beans and cherry tomatoes. Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for white bean

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 May. 2026.

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