bean sprouts
plural noun
: the sprouts of bean seeds especially of the mung bean used as a vegetable
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There were no bean sprouts in that night’s tasting menu.
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Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Oysters, pork and bean sprouts were outside of proper holding temperatures.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Containers of bean sprouts were being stored at room temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025
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Wayne Chan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Oysters, pork and bean sprouts were outside of proper holding temperatures.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On the side there’s usually a platter of bean sprouts, Thai basil, and lime wedges for customizing each bite.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Containers of bean sprouts were being stored at room temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bean sprouts
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“Bean sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bean%20sprouts. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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