beanstalk
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of beanstalk
Example Sentences
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A gigantic beanstalk grows out of a medieval peasant’s posterior, and another peasant says, “I told you they were magic beans and not to eat them.”
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
The beans grow a massive beanstalk up into the clouds, and the pair go on an exciting, slapstick-filled mission.
From Washington Times • Aug. 2, 2022
The “Into The Woods” Giant is the vengeful widow of the giant who Jack killed after climbing the beanstalk.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022
There was no easy explanation for this blossoming beanstalk.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021
May shouted in excitement, then took a running leap onto the beanstalk as well, landing much more gracefully than Jack had.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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