been around

phrase

: gone through many varied experiences : become worldly-wise

He knows what he's talking about; he's been around.

Examples of been around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Check fraud has been around for ages, but modern tech gives fraudsters new and more powerful tools. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

The temple, with its pagoda-style roof, has been around for centuries and is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in Asia. — Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Farlow has been around Samoyeds since her parents first brought one home in 1965. — David MacK, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure debuted in 2024 — but the mountain that contains the log flume thrill ride has been around for decades longer. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for been around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background