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

At Unity, which has been around since 1926, diversity and acceptance are a part of the group’s core values. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Hafley said Wednesday Achane has had his knee surgery and has been around the team recently in meetings. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

Denton was a member of the Underwater Dive Unit, which has been around for decades. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

The basic technology behind fuel cells has been around since the mid-1800s, a short time after the invention of batteries. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 10 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