green bean

noun

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

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Meatloaf goes side-by-side with potatoes, gravy and green beans, for example. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Research found aflatoxins at their highest levels in decaffeinated green beans, with roasting cutting those levels by 42-55%. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Out back, members grow potatoes, peppers, tomatoes and green beans for donation. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Sam’s Club also increased the quantities of macaroni and cheese, green beans, and pumpkin pie after members asked for more protein, snacks, and leftovers. — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 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

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