red bean

American  

[red been] / ˈrɛd ˈbin /

noun

• red beans
  plural

1. adzuki bean, especially such beans in a prepared form used as a filling or topping in various Asian dishes (often used attributively).

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• red beans
  plural

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Example Sentences

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red bean

So it makes pain au chocolat and delicate tarts, but also strawberry mochi donuts or red bean bread.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Celebratory traditions include making dim sum, such as red bean dumplings, steamed rice cakes and glutinous rice cake.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024

“Red is the color of yang energy, and so when you consume the red bean soup you are also consuming that energy. That’s the theory,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2022

Ubiquitous in Japan but less common here, taiyaki are fish-shaped stuffed waffles, usually filled with red bean paste or custard.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2022

“I can eat unadulterated vegetables. Or if you have any red bean salad handy—or stuffed cabbage leaves? Broccoli and lentil casserole? Macaroni and cheese? Vegetarian spaghetti?”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

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