Synonyms for

Bean

Verb / bi:n / Another word for bean — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a seed or pod of certain plants, such as the kidney bean or green bean, which is used as food

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

legume seed

Informal

pea bean pod

Literary

seed of sustenance earth's bounty

Antonyms

grain seed fruit vegetable nut legume

Common collocations

  • baked beans
  • kidney bean
  • green bean
  • black bean
  • coffee bean
  • jumping bean
  • bean sprout
  • bean curd

Word family

noun bean
adjective beany

Usage note

While 'bean' can refer to the seed of any leguminous plant, it most commonly refers to edible beans. 'Beany' is an adjective often used to describe a flavor or smell reminiscent of beans.

Example sentences

  1. My mom put beans in the chili.
  2. I don't like beans in my salad.
  3. We grew green beans in our garden.
  4. The bean soup was delicious.
  5. I like to eat beans with rice.

Quotes

  • All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
  • You can't judge a bean by its pod.
  • I'm a little bean in a big world trying to find someone to love.

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