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
I stagger through a glitter gulch of Gummi fauna, Boston baked beans, gobstoppers, Good & Plenty, Tart'n Tiny.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hurley Day" in Georgia prisons and that "Hurley Day will be observed annually in serving all State prisoners codfish cakes and Boston baked beans.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
When the coffee was done boiling, the Boston baked beans heated to a turn and everything ready, Elmer opened the odd oven in the ground.
From Endurance Test or, How Clear Grit Won the Day by Douglas, Alan
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