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Definitions of bean bag words

countable noun bean bag A bean bag is a large round cushion filled with tiny pieces of plastic or rubber. It takes the shape of your body when you sit on it. 3
noun bean bag a large cushion filled with beans 3
noun bean bag a small bag filled with beans, thrown like a ball in games 3
noun bean bag a small cloth bag filled with dried beans, as for tossing in various children's games. 1
noun bean bag any such game. 1
noun bean bag any similar bag used as a cushion or support, as the base for an ashtray, etc. 1

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; bean + bag

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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