Definition of bean - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodedible seed of various plants of the legume family
- He added more beans to the chili.
2.
agricultureplant producing large edible seeds or pods
- The farmer grows several types of bean.
3.
- He scratched his bean thoughtfully.
4.
coffeeRare bean-like seed of other plantsRare
- He ground the coffee bean for his morning brew.
5.
- Look at that cute little bean!
6.
- He doesn't have a bean to his name.
Verb
1.
- He accidentally beaned his friend with the ball.
2.
- The pitcher beaned the batter during the game.
Images of bean
edible seed of various plants of the legume family 
plant producing large edible seeds or pods 
bean-like seed of other plants
Expressions with bean
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person who only cares about money and financial details
The bean counter refused to approve the extra spending.
be without any money or resources
After losing his job, he did not have a bean.
having no value or importance
His opinion is not worth a bean in this discussion.
single bean from a dish of baked beans
He found a baked bean on his plate.
plant that produces beans
The bean plant in the garden is growing fast.
young shoot of a mung bean used in cooking
Bean sprouts are popular in Asian stir-fries.
type of small, shiny, black legume used in cooking
She added black beans to the soup for extra protein..
small white bean with a black spot
She added black-eye beans to the soup for extra protein.
bean with a black spot on its skin
I added black-eyed beans to the salad.
seed of the cacao tree used for chocolate or cocoa butter
The cocoa bean is harvested and processed for chocolate.
seed of the coffee plant used to make coffee
The coffee bean is roasted before brewing.
large edible seed used as food in salads and stews
She cooked the fava bean in a hearty stew.
bean that is newly harvested and not dried
She added fresh beans to the salad for extra crunch.
immature pods of bean plants eaten as vegetables
She added green beans to the salad.
flat, starchy legume seed often added to stews
She added lima beans to the vegetable stew.
long slender green bean, often eaten unripe
She added string beans to the salad.
long, thin pod from the vanilla plant used for flavoring
She sliced the vanilla bean to extract its flavorful seeds..
type of small white legume
She added white beans to the soup for extra protein.
dipping sauce made from beans
We served tortilla chips with bean dip.
type of large, flat, green leguminous vegetable
She added fresh broad beans to the salad for extra flavor..
common bean with dark-red skin
I added kidney beans to the chili.
tofu made from curdled soybean milk
Bean curd is popular in Asian dishes.
seed of the cacao tree used for chocolate
Cacao beans are harvested to make chocolate.
white kidney bean used in Italian cooking
Cannellini bean is popular in many Italian soups.
Origin of bean
Old English, bean (bean)
Terms with bean included in their meaning
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cafe order
hot brewed drink from roasted bean grounds
flavor
having the taste derived from a sweet tropical bean
food
Chinese-style dish with meat and bean sprouts
crop plant
protein-rich bean used in various foods
botany
bean from an orchid used for flavoring desserts
medical
bean-shaped organ in animals used as food
food
edible seed from a small bean with a dark eye
asian food
thin, transparent noodle made from starches like mung bean
candy
type of jelly bean candy
Filipino pastry
bean-filled pastry popular in the Philippines
food
type of small round pale yellow bean
botany
plant family with bean pods
beverages
coffee made from one coffee bean variety
coffee seed
coffee bean
Hawaii
cellophane noodles made from mung bean starch
food
small red bean used in Asian cuisine
cuisine
small red bean used in Asian cooking
plant
coffee bean grown for milder, higher-quality coffee
bean infection
fungal infection found in coffee beans
medical
itchy hairs from velvet bean pods used to remove intestinal worms
cacao variety
type of cacao bean or plant native to Central and South America
chemistry
alkaloid extracted from the Calabar bean
vegetable
small pale green bean eaten as food
Mexican bean
variety of bean grown for food in Mexico
Examples of bean in a sentence
He planted beans in the garden. She added a bean to the soup for flavor. The market sells fresh bean every morning. He wore a hat to protect his bean. A ball hit him right on the bean. She roasted the bean to make a fresh cup of coffee.
The market sold a variety of bean for brewing. My little bean just started walking today! She's such a sleepy bean after her nap. After the divorce, he was left without a bean. She didn't earn a bean from that investment. She beaned him with a snowball during the fight. The pitcher accidentally beaned the batter with a fastball. He accidentally beaned his teammate during practice. The ball slipped and beaned the umpire unexpectedly.
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- French:haricot, assommer, ...
- German:Bohne, treffen, ...
- Italian:fagiolo, colpire, ...
- Spanish:judía, golpear, ...
- Portuguese:feijão, acertar, ...
- Chinese:豆类, 打头, ...
- Japanese:豆, 打つ, ...
- Arabic:فَاصُولْيَا, ضَرَبَ على الرأس, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁעוּעִית, לַחְבּוֹט בָּרֹאשׁ, ...
- Russian:боб, ударить, ...
- Ukrainian:біб, вдарити, ...
- Hindi:फलियाँ, सिर पर मारना, ...
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