beanbag

noun

bean·​bag ˈbēn-ˌbag 

1

: a cloth bag partially filled typically with dried beans and used as a toy

2

: any of various pellet-filled bags used as furniture (such as a chair) or household articles (such as an ashtray base)

Examples of beanbag in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lap beanbag book stand from Amazon has a flat wooden top that holds a book and has a comfortable bean bag bottom that rests on the reader’s lap. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024

The viral TikTok video has received more than 399,000 likes and 3,000 comments, with many viewers sharing their disbelief or previous experience cleaning beanbags. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

Throughout the duration of the art fair, Pucci also will be serving up gelato in a lounge area appointed with beanbag chairs in groovy patterns, and collectors will be furnished with Pucci tote bags in partnership with Art Basel Miami Beach. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024

Like when the star sends a beanbag flying 30 ft. through the air in his backyard, sinking it right into its target. —Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

beanbag

noun

bean·​bag ˈbēn-ˌbag 

1

: a cloth bag usually filled with dried beans and used in many games

2

: a bag filled with pellets that is used as a chair