bean sprouts

American  

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bean sprouts

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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 • Apr. 24, 2024

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 • Sep. 1, 2023

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

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2023

But no matter the order, Lee Hae-yeon, the owner, serves small side dishes of kimchi, tofu, boiled bean sprouts and marinated perilla leaves.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

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

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley