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 New potatoes soak in the dressing along with slender green beans (haricots verts), radishes, and chives. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Fish, shrimp, oysters, fries, mac and cheese, green beans and other sides. The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 The assortment of green beans, cucumbers, and peppers are a great accompaniment to pâté. Vivienne Peters; Photos By Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 Add some dressing to potatoes and green beans: Gently toss together potato-green bean mixture and 1/2 cup of the dressing, and let stand 30 minutes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024 Sides including macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and green beans sold separately. The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2024 Fried and baked fish, greens, mac and cheese, green beans, and homemade desserts. The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024 Sides include sausage and cornbread dressing, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, collards and green beans. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The largesse, welcoming as a dinner bell, includes potatoes teased with aji amarillo and a bundle of crisp green beans. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

green bean

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