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noun

ˈbēn How to pronounce bean (audio)
Definition of beannext
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as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth he tried to duck, but the pitch still hit him squarely on the bean

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2
as in juice
beans plural active strength of body or mind nine-year-old twins who are full of beans

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3
as in drool
beans plural language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense I know something about gardening, and you're full of beans

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4
as in whit
beans plural the smallest amount or part imaginable had trouble finding a job because he didn't know beans about computers

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verb

as in to brain

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Recent Examples of bean
Noun
Canned beans turn a light soup into a filling meal, without any soaking required. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026 My last burrito experience, this summer at Tacos el Rey in Garden City, was mostly a rice-and-beans fest. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
Suárez fell behind 3-0 in the count to Ohtani, and on the next pitch, Suárez beaned Ohtani with a 100 mph fastball to the right shoulder. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025 Multiple Royals expressed concern for India after he was beaned in Sunday’s series finale. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bean
  1. head
  2. juice
  3. drool
  4. whit
  5. brain
  6. skull
  7. vinegar
  8. nuts
Noun
  • When he was fatally shot, Kridner and Abernathy said Garza had raised the golf club above his head and swung it toward Kridner.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Betsy Smith, the head of the Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit which operates the park, cheered the passage of the bill.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of head
Noun
  • There may also be an indirect benefit when people choose unsweetened tea instead of another drink, such as juice drinks, soda or other sugary beverages.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Marie Antoinette aficionados might leave this documentary wishing for a bit more juice.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Why washable sofa covers matter for pet owners A sofa that doubles as a dog bed collects fur, drool and the occasional accident.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • It’s filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate pieces with drool-worthy flavors like raspberry ganache, chocolate lava cake, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, vanilla dream, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of drool
Noun
  • In art, as in life, the messy materiality of flesh fazes me not one whit.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • His adoration, here as in all things natural, is infectious, although the birds themselves care not a whit for him, and isn’t that part of the wonder, the fun?
    — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Definition of whit
Verb
  • Other studies also have shown that aggressively treating high blood pressure helps brain health.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Student projects at Morgan TechFest have applied AI to brain tumor diagnosis, autonomous wheelchair navigation in airports, urban air-quality monitoring through satellites, career guidance, and drone delivery.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • An autopsy showed Hedgepeth suffered extensive skull fractures and cuts to her face and head, and she was also badly beaten on her arms and legs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Newton said local officials are working to get the skull to the Japanese Consulate to have the remains returned to Japan.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of skull
Noun
  • Acids like vinegar can pit or etch concrete, so stick with pH-neutral or alkaline cleaners.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Rice vinegar is acidic and tart, with little natural sweetness.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of vinegar
Noun
  • Healthy ingredients like nuts and fresh fruit are often just a garnish or topping.
    — Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026
  • My sweet potato casserole recipe swaps the nuts for crispy, sweet-and-salty cornflakes—the marshmallows can stay.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
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