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

Crypto’s been around since 2009 and hasn’t done us a lick of good. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

Although Chinese companies including Do-Win and Anta have been around for decades, the growing interest in running in China has led them to greatly improve the quality of their offerings. — Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

The brand has been around for 37 years now and operates more than 200 locations across the country. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Smithfield’s has been around for 40 years and has roughly 40 locations, according to its website. — Kansas City Star, 17 July 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