green bean

noun

: a kidney bean that is used as a snap bean when the pods are colored green

Examples of green bean in a Sentence

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On the side were baked potatoes, green beans, and margarine. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Most coffee beans, even if freshly roasted, sit stored as green beans for months. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025 Lines of attendees trickled in for the meal — turkey, green beans, white bread and stuffing among the offerings. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024 Prime rib, twice makes potatoes, green beans and Rosemary Horseradish Aioli, serves two ($54.99). Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green bean 

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green bean was in 1526

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“Green bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20bean. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

green bean

noun
: a kidney bean with the pods green when ready for harvest
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