The edible seed of a bean plant or other leguminous plant, used as food. She added a handful of beans to the soup for extra protein.
A small, roundish object resembling a seed of a bean plant. The child found a bean in the toy box and thought it was a marble.
A term used informally to refer to a person's head. He bumped his bean on the low ceiling while entering the attic.
Informal money; a small amount of money. He didn't have a single bean left after paying all his bills.
Any of various plants of the family Fabaceae that produce edible seeds or pods. We planted beans in the back garden this spring.
The seed of a coffee plant, used to make coffee. Freshly roasted beans filled the kitchen with a rich aroma.