black bean

noun

1

: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cuisine

2

: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cuisine

Examples of black bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tacos, which include grouper and coconut shrimp, come with pineapple slaw, black bean and corn salsa, and chips. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025

Among them: green leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli; nuts like cashews and almonds; seeds like pumpkin, sesame, and chia; as well as legumes like chickpeas, lentils, and black beans. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024

The restaurant’s version is a beef and black bean chili, with options to choose a cup or a bowl. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025

Get The Recipe 42 of 50 Chicken Tortilla Soup Tomatoes, corn, and black beans shake hands with juicy chicken in this recipe. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

black bean

noun

1

: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cooking

2

: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cooking