jelly bean

noun

: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

Examples of jelly bean in a Sentence

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Many gummy products contain 3 to 7 grams of sugar per serving—about as much as a small cookie or a few jelly beans. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026 Chews, also known as super beans, have a hard outside shell and soft gel middle similar to a jelly bean. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 During Valentine's Day, jelly beans take on the shape of cute, chubby hearts. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 These merry mini wreaths are accented with bright red cinnamon jelly beans for extra holiday cheer. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 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 23 Feb. 2026.

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jelly bean

noun
: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

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