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
Starting on the nose, the Texas-aged whiskey is bigger on oak, dark caramel, chocolate, and vanilla bean.
—
David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
On the palate the vodka starts with citrus and then finishes with vanilla bean and a hint of buttered toast.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Add in just a touch of sugar and vanilla bean paste.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of pomegranate, vanilla bean, and black tea.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
On the palate the vodka starts with citrus and then finishes with vanilla bean and a hint of buttered toast.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Add in just a touch of sugar and vanilla bean paste.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
Deep ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of pomegranate, vanilla bean, and black tea.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for vanilla bean
Cite this Entry
“Vanilla bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanilla%20bean. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share