green bean

noun

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

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Friday, March 28, Chicken & Broccoli Casserole, green beans, whole grain roll, tropical fruit, milk. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 The recalled green beans were distributed across 21 states, a handful of which are in the South. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 Sides for the faux festive meal included baked potatoes, green beans, and a dab of margarine. Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025 This colorful mix of salmon, green beans and tomatoes is made in the same pan as the olive-speckled orzo, but added in stages so each element winds up perfectly cooked. Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

green bean

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