green bean

noun

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

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According to the grocery store, this year’s Thanksgiving list includes a Shady Brook Farms Frozen Whole Turkey, fresh yellow onions, russet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 In 2023, Campbell’s partnered with Phillip Ashley Chocolates for limited-edition truffles inspired by six traditional sides, including stuffing; green bean casserole, jalapeño cheddar Mac & Cheese, and hot honey mashed sweet potatoes. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2024 The frozen pie takes all the Turkey Day classics, from roasted turkey to green beans, and packs them on a Detroit-style crust. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 The basket is a shopping list of holiday classics: a Butterball turkey with spices, gravy, rolls, mac & cheese, stuffing, plus the ingredients for cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for green bean 

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

green bean

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