1. the edible seed of various plants, especially those of the legume family
2. the seed or pod of a coffee plant
3. a person’s head
Usage: slang

1. to hit someone on the head
Usage: informal

Examples

• She planted green beans in her garden.
• The recipe calls for two cups of black beans.
• He ground fresh coffee beans for breakfast.
• The farmer harvested a good crop of soybeans.
• She accidentally beaned him with the baseball.
• Use your bean and think before you act.
• Lima beans are rich in protein and fiber.