-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
bean sprouts
plural noun
: the sprouts of bean seeds especially of the mung bean used as a vegetable
Examples of bean sprouts in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Word History
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near bean sprouts
Cite this Entry
“Bean sprouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bean%20sprouts. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share