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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While subsidized rice and beans were still widely available, ground beef was replaced with soy protein.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Spring barley and beans were more than 50% down, he adds, particularly badly hit by the drought.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The eating pattern emphasizes green leafy vegetables; other vegetables; berries; nuts; whole grains; fish; beans; olive oil; and poultry, along with moderate wine consumption.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Jessie told Lamar that she’d like to eat some butter beans and cornbread later on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Better than being buried in an anthill with a boa constrictor around your neck and lima beans stuffed in your mouth.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
