kidney bean

noun

1

: an edible and nutritious usually kidney-shaped seed of any of various cultivated beans of the common species (Phaseolus vulgaris)

especially : a large dark red kidney bean

2

: a plant bearing kidney beans

Examples of kidney bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All of them put forth the essentials: kidney beans, Andouille sausage, the sacred trinity of onions, celery and green pepper. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025

Most bean types, such as black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and soybeans, provide at least 15 grams of protein per cup. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 21 Jan. 2025

The kidney bean miso is gangbusters in chili—like, game changer. —Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024

Add ingredients to slow cooker: Transfer beef mixture to a 6-qt. slow cooker; stir in potatoes, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup, and diced chiles. —Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

kidney bean

noun

: an edible seed and especially a large dark red seed of any of several varieties of cultivated bean plants

also : a plant that produces kidney beans