bean
noun
the edible nutritious seed of various plants of the legume family, especially of the genus Phaseolus.
beans
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pluralof bean.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof bean (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
beannounthe edible nutritious seed of various plants of the legume family, especially of the genus Phaseolus.
Example Sentences
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You would also be relying on the restaurant management not to spill the beans — apologies once again for the pun — to regular customers and employees.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Modern place names survive from Aztec settlements, she notes, and Aztec foods such as maize, corn and beans remain pillars of Mexican cuisine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Peppers and onions destined for beans, or soup, or pasta.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
These days in Pozos de Gamboa, a Zacatecas town of 5,000 that is known for growing beans, people are terrified.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
The cow is a sunk cost, and the beans must be taken on their own merits.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
