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vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
Examples of vanilla bean in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Editor Tip: Calling all vanilla girls: This pick is lightly fragranced with vanilla bean.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
Copper Cow Coffee Vanilla Latte There’s nothing more satisfying than sipping on a latte that’s been made out of real vanilla beans.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
Add pepper powder and vanilla bean to syrup and let steep for 20 to 25 minutes.
—Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
The green has a ginger cookie scent with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla, the pink smells like a sugar cookie with hints of coconut, and the dark brown has the scent of caramel, coffee, and vanilla bean.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
Use both vanilla extract and a fresh vanilla bean for the most flavor.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Writer Leila Miller and photographer Marcus Yam have a gorgeous article about the vanilla bean crowns worn by the queens of the Corpus Christi festival in Papantla, Mexico.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024
This biz brainstorms fanciful flavors—such as vanilla bean ice cream perfumed with a hint of jasmine and lychee jellies; mellow jackfruit cream with lightly roasted chili cashew nuts; and mango ice cream with peach-mango fruit swirls and pie crust crunch.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For dessert, share a warm decadent chocolate sabayon with extra virgin olive oil, cognac and crushed frozen raspberry ($10) or a vanilla bean pavlova with coconut cream and passionfruit curd ($11).
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
vanilla bean
noun
: the long pod of a vanilla orchid
Medical Definition
vanilla bean
noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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