pinto bean

noun

: a mottled kidney bean that is grown for food and for stock feed

Examples of pinto bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of my favorite methods is gently blending beans into sauces and even baked goods—you'd be surprised how well pinto beans can hide in pasta sauce or brownies. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 19 July 2024 The Sophia Smith Burrito: Chicken, brown rice, light black beans, light pinto beans, fresh tomato salsa, tomatillo-red chili salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream, and cheese. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024 Tuna is mixed with potato, pinto beans, grains and parsley, drizzled with Cabernet vinegar and olive oil and topped with arugula. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024 Canned pinto beans: Fast and easy, these beans are filling and add a nice smoky flavor. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for pinto bean 

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pinto bean was in 1913

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“Pinto bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinto%20bean. Accessed 14 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

pinto bean

noun
: a spotted kidney bean used for food
also : a plant producing pinto beans that is often used to feed livestock
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