green bean

noun

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

Examples of green bean in a Sentence

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Morton's the Steakhouse Morton's Thanksgiving package includes roasted turkey roulade, cranberry sauce, sage and cranberry stuffing, green bean casserole, twice-baked au gratin potatoes and pumpkin spiced cheesecake. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024 The majority offer traditional roast turkey with all the classic sides of mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, green bean casserole and desserts. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024 The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024 On the menu for lunch is cheese pizza, Italian pasta salad, and green beans. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

green bean

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