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butterbean Synonyms

Another word for butterbean

Choosing another word for butterbean depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large, flat, pale-colored edible bean (Phaseolus lunatus) with a mild, creamy texture, commonly known as the lima bean.

Usage Example

"She simmered the fresh butterbeans with herbs and olive oil until they were tender."

Strongest
butter bean
lima bean

• noun (Context 2)

The climbing or bushy herbaceous legume plant of the family Fabaceae native to the Americas that produces these edible seeds.

Usage Example

"The gardener planted rows of butterbeans along the trellis in late spring."

Strongest
butter bean
lima bean

• Nearby Words

butter bean
butter beans
butterball
butterbean
buttercream
buttercup
butterfat

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Butterbean. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/butterbean
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