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

Recent Examples on the Web Then, there is a colorful green bean and cherry tomato salad, finished with a black olive dressing. David Tanis, New York Times, 1 May 2024 Also on the menu: shrimp, chicken and ribs, along with side dishes of mac and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, soup, salad and desserts. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for green bean 

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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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

green bean

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