vanilla bean

noun

: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce

Examples of vanilla bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The heat enters the picture on the palate, however, but those sweet candy notes stills shine, along with raspberry, bright citrus, vanilla bean, and buttery frosting. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 May 2024 According to the description, the perfume weaves notes of bergamot, red apple, cotton candy, iris and freesia, buttery popcorn, warm sandalwood, vanilla bean and caramelized amber. Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024 Editor Tip: Calling all vanilla girls: This pick is lightly fragranced with vanilla bean. Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024 Copper Cow Coffee Vanilla Latte There’s nothing more satisfying than sipping on a latte that’s been made out of real vanilla beans. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024 Add pepper powder and vanilla bean to syrup and let steep for 20 to 25 minutes. Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 The green has a ginger cookie scent with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla, the pink smells like a sugar cookie with hints of coconut, and the dark brown has the scent of caramel, coffee, and vanilla bean. Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023 Use both vanilla extract and a fresh vanilla bean for the most flavor. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Writer Leila Miller and photographer Marcus Yam have a gorgeous article about the vanilla bean crowns worn by the queens of the Corpus Christi festival in Papantla, Mexico. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vanilla bean was in 1824

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“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

vanilla bean

noun
: the long pod of a vanilla orchid

Medical Definition

vanilla bean

noun
: the long capsular fruit of a vanilla (especially Vanilla planifolia) that is an important article of commerce
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