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

Recent Examples on the Web

This can be legumes like lentils or black beans, any vegetable, most fruits, as well as whole grain pasta, brown rice, or sourdough bread. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024

This recipe starts with vegetarian chili, and is then complemented by black beans, chickpeas, corn, diced tomatoes, peas, carrots, and chilies. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024

In June, a Wells Fargo analyst ordered and weighed 75 Chipotle burrito bowls with white rice, black beans, chicken, pico de gallo, cheese and lettuce across eight New York City locations to test the truth. —Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024

Taco salad made with ground turkey, black beans, and cheese, served with tortilla chips and diced pineapple. —Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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