bean
word
/ˈbin/
been
/bˈiːn/
been
Definition
A bean is a seed or pod from certain plants that people or animals can eat. The word is often used for foods like black beans, green beans, or coffee beans.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to edible beans in cooking. In English, specific types matter: 'beans' often means dried beans, while 'green beans' are a different vegetable. 'Coffee bean' is also very common. Informally, 'bean' can mean a small amount ('not worth a bean'), but that use is less common.
Spanish: frijol - haba - judíaPortuguese (BR): feijão - grãoPortuguese (PT): feijão - favaChinese (Simplified): 豆子Chinese (Traditional): 豆子Hindi: फलियाँ - सेमArabic: فاصولياء - حبّة فاصولياBengali: শিম - বিনস (ডালজাতীয় বীজ)Russian: фасоль - боб (зерно)Japanese: 豆（まめ）Vietnamese: đậuKorean: 콩Turkish: fasulye - bakla (tohum)Urdu: بین - لوبیاIndonesian: kacang
Example Sentences
She cooked beans for dinner.
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These green beans are fresh.
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I found a bean on the floor.
basic
We’re out of beans, so I’ll make rice instead.
natural
This soup needs more beans and less salt.
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I only buy whole bean coffee now because it tastes better.
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