noun

beanbag

BEEN-bag

Beanbag (noun) means a large, soft seat made of a fabric shell stuffed with small pellets or beans. Example: “He flopped down onto the beanbag to watch TV.”

noun

A large, soft seat made of a fabric shell stuffed with small pellets or beans.

"He flopped down onto the beanbag to watch TV."

A small cloth bag filled with dried beans or pellets, used as a toy for tossing or juggling.

"The kids tossed beanbags into the hoop during gym class."

How to use beanbag

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soft stuffed seat, or a small stuffed toy bag used in games.

Common pairings

beanbag chair beanbag toss

Word forms

beanbagged past tense, beanbags plural, beanbags singular

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of bean + bag, describing a bag stuffed with bean-like filling.

Synonyms

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beanbag chair

Frequently asked questions

What does “beanbag” mean?

The word “beanbag” means a large, soft seat made of a fabric shell stuffed with small pellets or beans. In plain terms, a soft stuffed seat, or a small stuffed toy bag used in games.

How do you pronounce “beanbag”?

“Beanbag” is pronounced BEEN-bag (/ˈbiːnbæɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “beanbag” in a sentence?

Here is “beanbag” used in a sentence: “He flopped down onto the beanbag to watch TV.”

What is another word for “beanbag”?

Words with a similar meaning to “beanbag” include beanbag chair.

What part of speech is “beanbag”?

“Beanbag” is a noun.

How many meanings does “beanbag” have?

“Beanbag” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, soft seat made of a fabric shell stuffed with small pellets or beans.