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
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
Famous actresses, well-heeled businessmen and just plain folks plunked their coins into glass-and-chrome dispensers to feast on such fare as Boston baked beans, macaroni and cheese and coconut-custard pie.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I guess we've got coffee for a few times yet, and I smuggled a can of Boston baked beans along when Frank wasn't looking, knowing that father used to be right fond of 'em."
From The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing Aeroplane Chums in the Tropics by Langworthy, John Luther
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