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

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For instance, a half cup of black beans will give you around seven grams of both. Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025 The Caliente Cantina Chicken Bowl is the heartiest of the five items with scoops of chicken, rice and black beans in each order. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Then, mix in brown rice and black beans for an additional protein boost and some fiber. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for black bean

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of black bean was in 1569

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“Black bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20bean. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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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
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