Meaning & Definition of word "Bean"
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Bean
/biːn/
noun:
- 1. The edible seed of various plants, especially those of the legume family, typically used as food.
- Example: I added kidney beans to the chili for extra protein.
- 2. A seed from a plant that is used to grow the plant, especially those that come from the genus Phaseolus.
- Example: We planted several types of beans in the garden this spring.
- 3. A coffee bean, often used as a measure for coffee quantity.
- Example: I only drink coffee made from freshly ground beans.
verb:
- 1. To cheat or swindle, often used informally.
- Example: He tried to bean me out of my fair share of the profits.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'bean', from Proto-Germanic '*bōną'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spilled the beans:
To reveal a secret or disclose information.
full of beans:
Lively and energetic.
not worth a hill of beans:
Something that is not valuable or insignificant.
Related Words
legume:
A plant in the family Fabaceae, or its edible seeds.
coffee:
A beverage made from roasted coffee beans.
Slang Meanings of bean
Meaning: A term for a dollar or money.
Example Sentence: I don't have a bean left after shopping.
Meaning: To shoot someone, often used in urban slang.
Example Sentence: He got beaned in the street fight.