English · Food & Drink
bean
/biːn/
[/biːn/]
edible seed in pod
Beginnernoun
Definition
A bean is a seed, eaten as a vegetable, that grows inside a long pod on a plant.
Example
She soaked the dried beans overnight and simmered them slowly into a hearty stew.
She soaked the dried beans overnight and simmered them slowly into a hearty stew.
Etymology
From Old English 'bean', a common Germanic word.
How & Where It’s Used
A protein-rich staple worldwide; 'full of beans' means lively and energetic.