beanstalk
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of beanstalk
Example Sentences
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“He grew a beanstalk all the way up to the heavens; then he climbed it.”
From Literature
Every day he was sprouting like a beanstalk.
From Literature
Perhaps a beanstalk will grow to the clouds and an adventure with giants will ensue.
From Literature
Recovered memory cases had been “sprouting up like beanstalks,” but “once the reversal happened, everyone reanalyzed it,” Franklin’s attorney said.
From Los Angeles Times
Unfortunately, aiming a magical beanstalk wasn’t the easiest thing in the world to do.
From Literature
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