string bean

noun

1

: a bean of one of the older varieties of kidney bean that have stringy fibers on the lines of separation of the pods

broadly : snap bean

2

: a very tall thin person

Illustration of string bean

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Examples of string bean in a Sentence

Her boyfriend's a real string bean.

Recent Examples on the Web

At least a week passed, Smith said, before Etienne delivered some bags of chicken and cans of fruit, string beans and assorted vegetables. —Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Green beans - also known as string beans or snap beans - are among the most widely grown and enjoyed vegetables across the world. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024

Insider Tip: Both McCall and Wang called out the trademark slippery shrimp, while McCall mentioned the dry sauteed string beans. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024

With the rich cheeses and meats, these light and tangy string beans are, well, simply delicious. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

string bean

noun

1

: a bean of one of the older varieties of kidney bean that have stringy fibers on the lines of separation of the pods

also : snap bean

2

: a very tall thin person