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Definition of string beans

string beans

Plural:string beans
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1

Long, slender, edible green pods of the common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris), harvested while unripe and cooked as a culinary vegetable; originally named for the tough, fibrous thread running along the seam of older varieties.

Example

"She steamed a bowl of fresh string beans and tossed them with olive oil and garlic."

2

Plural form of string bean, referring informally to unusually tall and thin people.

Example

"Both of the brothers grew up to be six-foot-four string beans who excelled on the basketball court."

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• Nearby Words

strimmer
string
string bean
string beans
stringed
stringency
stringent

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of String beans. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/string-beans
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