bean sprouts

plural noun

: the sprouts of bean seeds especially of the mung bean used as a vegetable

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Pho quickly became popular throughout the country, with regional variations adding ingredients like bean sprouts and herbs. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 It is loaded with eggs; chili paste and bean sprouts mixed with flat noodles. Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 The Chow Funn noodle bowl (ground pork, bean sprouts, green onions; $15) makes a tasty lunch. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024 Place 2 tablespoons of the carrots or bean sprouts, 1 tablespoon of the mixed herbs, a garlic chive and ¼ cup of the vermicelli on top of shrimp. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bean sprouts 

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bean sprouts was in 1849

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“Bean sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bean%20sprouts. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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