black bean

noun

1

: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cuisine

2

: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cuisine

Examples of black bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fare ranges from eggs and bacon or yogurt bowls in the morning to chicken salad or black bean melts for lunch, filling bodies with nutrition and outlooks with optimism. —Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 22 May 2024

Veggie burgers—including this heart-healthy recipe for picky eaters—often feature beans (here, black beans) and whole grains (brown rice is nice!) to offer protein, fiber, and zero cholesterol. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

black bean

noun

1

: a black kidney bean commonly used in Latin American cooking

2

: a black soybean commonly used usually fermented in east Asian cooking