bean sprouts

plural noun

1. the sprouts of newly germinated beans, especially of mung beans, used as a vegetable.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bean sprouts¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

As the first bean sprouts grew larger, more and more popped up through the sand, each one inching up toward the sky.

From Literature

Toppings can include bean sprouts, barbecued pork, boiled or raw eggs, seaweed, fermented bamboo shoots called “menma,” chopped green onions, cooked cabbage, snow peas or corn.

From Seattle Times

It’s a knockout of a dish: slick rice noodles coated yellow with aromatic curry powder, dry stir-fried with shrimp, char siu, crunchy bean sprouts and bell pepper.

From Seattle Times

Guacamole with pita chips or whole grain tortilla chips is always a hit, or stuff a pita with sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, and Caesar or Greek dressing.

From Washington Times

Think: greens, cabbage, alliums, mushrooms, bean sprouts, root vegetable and more!

From Salon