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
1
A large, soft seat made of a fabric shell stuffed with small pellets or beans.
"He flopped down onto the beanbag to watch TV."
2
A small cloth bag filled with dried beans or pellets, used as a toy for tossing or juggling.
"Does it bounce around like a superball in a hollow cavity? Or does it rapidly lose its force, like a beanbag hitting a pillow?"
— Rick Altman, Sound theory (1992)
"The kids tossed beanbags into the hoop during gym class."
How to use beanbag
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft stuffed seat, or a small stuffed toy bag used in games.
Common pairings
beanbag chair
beanbag toss
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Word forms
- Plural
- beanbags
- Third person singular
- beanbags
- Past tense
- beanbagged
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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.
