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string bean
noun
1
: a bean of one of the older varieties of kidney bean that have stringy fibers on the lines of separation of the pods
broadly
: snap bean
2
: a very tall thin person
Examples of string bean in a Sentence
Her boyfriend's a real string bean.
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Green beans - also known as string beans or snap beans - are among the most widely grown and enjoyed vegetables across the world.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
Insider Tip: Both McCall and Wang called out the trademark slippery shrimp, while McCall mentioned the dry sauteed string beans.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
With the rich cheeses and meats, these light and tangy string beans are, well, simply delicious.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
The meal begins with a glass of Prosecco and appetizers such as Italian chop and caprese salads, string bean fritti, and fried squash blossoms.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
Insider Tip: Both McCall and Wang called out the trademark slippery shrimp, while McCall mentioned the dry sauteed string beans.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
With the rich cheeses and meats, these light and tangy string beans are, well, simply delicious.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
The meal begins with a glass of Prosecco and appetizers such as Italian chop and caprese salads, string bean fritti, and fried squash blossoms.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2024
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“String bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/string%20bean. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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