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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 nuts
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
And the Puerto Rican beans are slow-simmered and seasoned with sofrito and tomato sauce, served with a touch of sazón for brightness. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The item is made with a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans and diced onions and is smothered in a red sauce and melted shredded cheddar cheese, according to Taco Bell. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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. nuts
  4. whit
  5. brain
  6. skull
  7. vinegar
  8. drool
Noun
  • Then, Punk took down Rhodes with a head scissors before locking in an armbar.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Confidence grows when your plan leaves your head and meets the calendar.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of head
Noun
  • Long known as a blocking specialist, though, Humphrey appears to have added some tangible juice to his game further into his career.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Nurses from each division sit at a table of morning medications, flanked by chocolate syrup, apple juice and sticker books.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Add in the textural blend of crunch from the nuts and chewy from the pineapple, and this has quickly become my go-to midday desk snack.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly half of the country’s vegetables and more than three-quarters of its fruits and nuts come from California, according to the state.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • 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
  • An unconventional structure or new approach bothers them not a whit.
    — Mac Barnett, Longreads, 5 May 2026
Definition of whit
Verb
  • 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
  • Participants agreed to annual cognitive and physical assessments, gave researchers access to convent archives and medical records and consented to brain donation at death.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • The themes are about honor and destiny; there are massively violent battle scenes; one character ends up with the entire back half of his skull bashed in.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Court records indicate he was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a brain bleed, necessitating emergency surgery.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of skull
Noun
  • Clean granite with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth; avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Removing Stains From Shutters For hard-to-remove stains on vinyl or wood shutters, use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and warm water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vinegar
Noun
  • Drooling that is new, heavy, or persistent is something to note, though Walker said what accompanies the drool is the key sign.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Bauers can take advantage of the drool-inducing matchup and hit a home run at nifty +364 odds.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
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