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Definition of beansprout

beansprout

/ˈbiːn.spraʊt/
bean · sprout
Plural:beansprouts
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• noun

1

The tender, crisp, pale-stemmed shoot of a germinated bean seed (most commonly the mung bean or soybean), widely used as a vegetable in salads, soups, and East and Southeast Asian stir-fried dishes.

Example

"She tossed a handful of fresh beansprouts into the hot wok just before serving the noodles."

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• Nearby Words

beanie
beanlike
beanpole
beansprout
beanstalk
beantown
bear

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beansprout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beansprout
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