chiefly British

Examples of bendy in a Sentence

the kids love to use bendy straws
Recent Examples on the Web The sneaker is extremely lightweight and bendy, contorting to a more compact size without losing its shape, which is great for trips that require you to pack light. Shelby Hyde, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2024 Now a global phenomenon, Primal Moves was started in Ibiza by Nick Brewer, a former prisoner who uses the movements of yoga, pilates and full-body locomotive patterns to form this bendy cult workout. Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024 The set comes with five realistic bird options to hand from the bendy wire and a suction replacement. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 Though many of the brand’s pants were created for bendy exercise, the All The Right Places High-Rise are our favorite pick for moving through your flow with breathable comfort and a great amount of stretch. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bendy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bendy was in 1873

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Cite this Entry

“Bendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bendy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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