Beans
/biːnz/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Beans
noun
- Any plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods.
- The large edible seed of such a plant (for example, a broad bean, navy bean or garbanzo bean).
- The edible seedpod of such a plant.
- (by extension) The bean-like seed of certain other plants, such a a vanilla bean or (especially) a coffee bean.
- (by extension) An object resembling a pea or bean in shape, often made from plastic or styrofoam and used in large numbers as packing material or as stuffing for beanbags and similar items.
verb
- To hit deliberately with a projectile, especially in the head.
"The pitcher beaned the batter, rather than letting him hit another home run."
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