jelly bean

noun

: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

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Thomas said games included a scavenger hunt, pond game, jelly bean count guess, egg spoon race, ring toss and bean bag toss. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 The stickers are sold in five exclusive shapes — daisy, mushroom​, jelly bean, bubble ​and curve — that'll only be available for purchase in the spring and summer of 2026. Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026 It’s known for entertainment attractions at its stores — including IMAX 3D movie theaters, a rope course and, in Reading, Massachusetts, depictions of Boston landmarks made of millions of jelly beans. Dave Collins, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 The amount of Jelly Belly jelly beans made in one day equals the weight of 24 elephants. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jelly bean

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jelly bean was in 1886

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“Jelly bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jelly%20bean. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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jelly bean

noun
: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

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