jelly bean

noun

: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

Examples of jelly bean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As for that fuzzy fella who’s got a seemingly endless supply of jelly beans? Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Mar. 2024 Kids received two jelly beans and a cup of limeade. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024 The few attractions on offer at Willy’s Chocolate Experience included a bouncy castle and tables serving jelly beans and lemonade, according to Archibald and Sinclair. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024 Chocolate easter eggs, marshmallow treats, and jelly beans are just some of the most common Easter basket gifts. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 Each Mini Bean Machine includes a 3.25-ounce bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024 Indeed, right down to the smallest detail, such as the color of jelly beans in a bowl on the dresser matching the walls and carpeting. Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024 Fill the tray with light blue jelly beans or pumpkin seeds. Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023 Dozens of other food products, from pumpkin spice Oreos to jelly beans, hot chocolate mix and cream cheese have crammed into the market. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 6 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jelly bean

noun
: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

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