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

The board has no significant budget and must fundraise to cover some of its needs, but the district itself has been around for about 80 years. — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Robots that have the ability to build or mend parts of themselves have been around for quite a while. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026

If not, this franchise has been around for three-quarters of a century. — James Grebey, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Farrelly, who has been around the block with Hollywood highs and lows, is happy to brag about his star and his potential. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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