Word
bean
Phoneticsbean
US/ˈbin/
UK/bˈiːn/
Definitions
01edible legume seed
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. a seed from a climbing plant that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
n. an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants.
日本語:豆※
“We had baked beans on toast for breakfast.”
“He planted climbing beans along the garden trellis to harvest fresh legumes throughout the summer.”
02coffee seed
A1 · Beginner Countable noun Cooking
n. the seed of a coffee plant that is roasted and ground to brew coffee.
n. the roasted or unroasted seed of the coffee cherry used to produce the beverage.
日本語:豆※
“Freshly ground coffee beans produce a much richer aroma than pre-ground coffee.”
“Specialty roasters evaluate the density and moisture content of the green coffee bean before selecting a roast profile.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to the food item; uncountable only when referring to the plant species in a collective botanical sense.
Real-World Examples
“He said the price of green coffee beans, which have yet to be roasted, had more than doubled since 2024.” “Initially, the cherry’s vibrant red skin and pulp are removed to reveal the pistachio-hued bean.” Etymology
Probably an occupational surname for a bean farmer, from bean.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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