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runner bean Synonyms
Another word for runner bean
Choosing another word for runner bean depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A long, flat, edible green pod containing large seeds, harvested from a climbing plant and eaten as a vegetable.
Usage Example
"We harvested a basket of fresh runner beans from the garden to serve with Sunday dinner."
Strong
legume
• noun (Context 2)
A climbing leguminous plant (Phaseolus coccineus) native to the mountains of Central America, characterized by bright red flowers and widely cultivated for its edible pods or as an ornamental vine.
Usage Example
"She built a tall bamboo trellis to support the fast-growing runner beans."
Weak
vine
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Runner bean. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/runner-bean