Boston baked beans
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Boston baked beans
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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That stereotype may soon be going the way of Boston baked beans and tri-corner hats.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2021
The Chamberlins also stocked their quarters with a supply of Boston baked beans, peanut butter, fish balls and homemade cranberry jelly.
From Time Magazine Archive
Substituting a barely perceptible th sound, Isaacson said "Boston baked beans" without moving his lips, and you could have sworn you heard the b's.
From Time Magazine Archive
Even as the highest ranking American in the Vatican Curia, he never forgot his roots, dining nearly every Saturday on Boston baked beans.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Guess it's a can of Boston baked beans," he said.
From The Voyage of the Rattletrap by Wilder, H. M.
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