beanbag

noun

bean·​bag ˈbēn-ˌbag How to pronounce beanbag (audio)
1
: a cloth bag partially filled typically with dried beans and used as a toy
2
: any of various pellet-filled bags used as furniture (such as a chair) or household articles (such as an ashtray base)

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Deputies armed with weapons loaded with beanbag rounds entered the home through a garage door and confronted the man in the living room, officials said. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025 Grand Patio Outdoor Bean Bag Chair Get super comfy with this elevated outdoor beanbag chair, which features a sturdy steel frame and cloud-like cushions that are perfect for napping, reading, or suntanning. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 He was contacted a short distance away, on Orange Avenue, where officers tried to de-escalate the situation, including deploying beanbags and a police dog, Easter said. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 The bolster is filled with buckwheat hulls that make some soft swishing noises (like the inside of a beanbag chair). Julia Forbes, Wired News, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beanbag

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of beanbag was in 1861

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“Beanbag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beanbag. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

beanbag

noun
bean·​bag ˈbēn-ˌbag How to pronounce beanbag (audio)
1
: a cloth bag usually filled with dried beans and used in many games
2
: a bag filled with pellets that is used as a chair
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