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

The most common types of beans in chili include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, and Great Northern beans. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025

There are a couple of warm plates, like a butterflied and grilled red snapper topped with red and green sauces and accompanied with black beans and arugula salad (market price) and a shrimp stew with chayote squash, epazote and warm tortillas ($19). —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025

The patty mixture teams smashed black beans with a paste made of onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025

Made with black beans and crispy shallots, Bao said its punchy flavor pairs well with noodles, dumplings and salad dressings. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 15 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