noun
- plural of bean; edible seeds of various plants, especially legumes
- coffee beans; seeds of the coffee plant used to make coffee
- nothing at all; zero amount
Usage: informal
Examples
- She cooked black beans and rice for dinner.
- The farmer harvested green beans from his garden.
- He ground fresh coffee beans for his morning brew.
- The recipe calls for two cups of kidney beans.
- I don’t know beans about computers.
- She spilled the beans about the surprise party.
- Lima beans are high in protein and fiber.