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

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

Bottega Veneta concluded the week by weaving the rabbit throughout its collection, from whimsical beanbag chairs to playful collection details. —WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

So, what’s the story behind these fashionable beanbags? —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024

Birthday party games to the death, the secrets of Bender's ancestral robot village, A.I. friends (and enemies), impossibly cute beanbags and the true 5-million-year-old story behind the consciousness-altering substance known as coffee are all set to make an appearance this season. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 July 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