jelly bean

noun

: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

Examples of jelly bean in a Sentence

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Though its styling is more akin to a postmodern jelly bean than a conventional roadster, the first-generation Mazda Miata drew inspiration from the 1960s-era Lotus Elan. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 There were ridiculous things like literacy tests, counting jelly beans in a jar, stuff that basically meant Black people were not allowed to vote. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024 The candy brand revealed two new jelly bean flavors: Burnt Rubber and Wet Dog. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024 Match the paint color to the jelly beans or mix jelly beans for a multicolor decoration. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for jelly bean 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jelly bean was in 1886

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“Jelly bean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jelly%20bean. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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jelly bean

noun
: a sugar-glazed bean-shaped candy

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