baked beans

plural noun

1. small white dried beans that have been baked, usually with salt pork, brown sugar or molasses, and seasonings.

baked beans

plural noun

1. haricot beans, baked and tinned in tomato sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of baked beans¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

In accordance with the time-honored New England custom, on Sunday morning we had our “baked beans.”

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I forgot to put beans to soak last night, and I am determined to have baked beans for tomorrow night's supper.

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The officers were in despair until one old Moro came across some cans of baked beans among the rations.

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"Fred simply adores baked beans," Dolly murmured, parenthetically, hanging on her sister's words.

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He made a pot of coffee and warmed half a can of baked beans over his little gas stove.

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