nounπShareA reusable software component written in Java."The new student project used a Java bean for displaying student data. "computingtechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny plant of several genera of the taxonomic family Fabaceae that produces large edible seeds or edible seedpods."My grandmother grows a variety of beans in her garden, including kidney beans and string beans. "plantvegetablefoodbiologyagricultureseedessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe large edible seed of such a plant (for example, a broad bean, navy bean or garbanzo bean)."My grandmother's garden produced a plentiful harvest of broad beans this year. "plantvegetablefoodseedessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe edible seedpod of such a plant."My mom cooked a delicious stew with kidney beans. "foodvegetableplantseedagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) The bean-like seed of certain other plants, such a a vanilla bean or (especially) a coffee bean."My aunt grows vanilla beans in her garden. "seedplantfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) An object resembling a pea or bean in shape, often made from plastic or styrofoam and used in large numbers as packing material or as stuffing for beanbags and similar items."The box was filled with small white beans, used as packing material to protect the fragile figurines. "materialitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe head or brain."My brother's bean is quite sharp; he always comes up with clever solutions. "bodymindpartorganhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe clitoris."My sister told me a funny story about her first time experiencing a physical sensation in her bean. "bodyorgansexanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person."My new classmate is a really nice bean. "personessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA guinea coin."My grandfather used to collect old coins, and he had a beautiful bean in his collection. "valueeconomyfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the negative) Money."He didn't have much bean for lunch, so he skipped the expensive sandwich. "financebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hit deliberately with a projectile, especially in the head."The pitcher beaned the batter, rather than letting him hit another home run."actionsportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading