Pronunciation

/biːn/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A small, usually round, seedpod of various leguminous plants, such as peas or soybeans, used for food. 2. A small, hard, black or brown seed, typically of the coffee plant. 3. [informal] A person, especially a young or inexperienced one. 4. [slang] A coin or money, especially a small one.

• Verb: To plant or grow beans.

Phrases

• “A can of green beans”
• “Bean sprouts in stir-fry”
• “A kidney bean”
• “Canned baked beans”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She harvested a bountiful crop of green beans from her garden.”
• Verb: “The farmer is sowing various types of beans in the field.”
• Informal: “The new intern is just a bean around the office.”

Synonyms

• Legume
• Soybean
• Pea
• Lentil
• Beanbag
• Beaner (slang, derogatory)
• Cash (informal, slang, referring to money)

Note: “Beaner” is a slang term that can be considered derogatory, so it’s not recommended for formal use. The term “cash” when referring to money is also informal and slang.