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Definition of baked beans

baked beans

Plural:baked beans
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baked beans Lexical Profile

• noun

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A culinary dish consisting of haricot or navy beans that have been stewed or baked in a sauce, typically flavored with tomatoes, molasses, brown sugar, or pork.

Example

"For breakfast, he ordered scrambled eggs, toast, and a hearty side of baked beans."

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in Native American cuisine where beans were slow-cooked with fat and maple syrup, the dish was later adapted by early European colonists in North America using pork and molasses, and eventually commercialized in the 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baked beans. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baked beans
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