Synonyms for

Beans

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

Definition

seeds of various plants, such as kidney beans, navy beans, and green beans, that are used for food

Synonyms & similar words

noodle ediblebean bonce dome bean attic noggin beanplant legumes pulses chickpeas lentils peas soybeans

Synonyms by register

Formal

legumes pulses

Informal

peas beansies

Literary

earth-apples seed-pods

Antonyms

meat poultry fish eggs dairy nuts

Common collocations

  • baked beans
  • kidney beans
  • black beans
  • green beans
  • coffee beans
  • jumping beans
  • soy beans
  • refried beans

Word family

noun bean

Usage note

While 'beans' can refer to the seeds of various plants, in culinary contexts it most commonly refers to the seeds of leguminous plants. 'Pulses' is a more formal term often used in agricultural or nutritional contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My mom makes the best baked beans.
  2. I like to eat green beans with my dinner.
  3. We planted beans in our garden this year.
  4. I don't like lima beans.
  5. I put chili beans in my chili.

Quotes

  • Without beans, we might as well end civilization.
  • Beans are a warm cloak against economic cold.
  • I love beans, they're my favorite food. It's my favorite thing.

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