pinto bean
noun
a variety of the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, having mottled or spotted seeds: grown chiefly in the southern U.S.
pinto beans
-
pluralof pinto bean.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
They bring back containers full of everything from pinto beans to home remodeling products.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
As a child in Northern California, he grew up eating tostadas with refried pinto beans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Steven Ness, who grows pinto beans and pumpkins in central New Mexico, said the rising cost of irrigation as groundwater dwindles is an issue across the board for farmers in the region.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2023
The full menu features chips with either salsa or queso, wings or fried Brussels sprouts, four enchiladas, rice and pinto beans — available at dinner only.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
“You better be careful out there,” she says, setting a plate of pinto beans, rice, and pork chops down on the table.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
