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

These worries, of course, have been around for almost as long as AI itself! — Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The English brand has been around since 1759, and is known for pushing the boundaries of fine bone china into more uncharted territory. — Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

The Glendronach has been around for even longer, making whisky in one form or another for about 200 years. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Just take a look at where our reporters have been around the country. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 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