Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bean
noun
/biːn/
Definition
A bean is a seed or fruit from various plants, especially those in the Fabaceae family, which can be consumed as food.
Examples
- She loves to eat black beans in her salads.
- The farmer harvested a variety of beans from his field.
- He brewed a cup of coffee made from roasted coffee beans.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘bean’ can refer to various edible seeds, many of which are legumes. They are often used in cooking and can be found in many dishes around the world.
Synonyms
- legume
- seed
- pulse
