Bean

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːn/

Bean (noun)

  1. A seed from a plant, eaten as food, often dried or cooked.
  2. The seed used to make coffee, usually roasted before it is ground.
  3. A small, hard sweet, often round, with a shiny sugar coating.

Examples

  • I cooked beans with vegetables for dinner.
  • Beans are a good source of protein.