baked beans

American  

plural noun

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

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baked beans British  

plural noun

1. haricot beans, baked and tinned in tomato sauce

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Etymology

Origin of baked beans

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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baked beans

“Just park them and get them out the way,” Clark said, adding that a colleague has also reminded him that the 777X is made from aluminum, and cans for baked beans from steel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

We feasted on smoked pork belly, which was fatty and fork-tender, smoked brisket, baked beans, and, of course, candied sweet potato with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026

The menu: corn soup, beet salad, baked beans, unfermented grape juice, and sliced “protose” with lemon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025

"His treat was baked beans on toast," says Geoffrey.

From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2024

The third and last tureen was chock-full of baked beans.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath