green bean

noun

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

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The Habit Burger Grill also serves up salads and side dishes including fries onion rings, sweet potato fries and tempura green beans. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2025 The meal has chili or three bean chili, green beans, garden salad, dressing, whole wheat bread and a beverage. Inmates and sources close to Combs told PEOPLE about his life behind bars before the holidays. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Serve it with a fresh side, like sautéed asparagus or green beans, and a good glass of wine. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025 Grilled chicken, fish, or lean beef with baked potato and sautéed green beans (or other vegetable of choice). Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

green bean

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