baked bean
Commonly found in English and American cuisine, 'baked beans' are a popular dish often enjoyed as a side or main component in meals.
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Definition
B1Culinary
(common)A type of bean, usually a navy bean, that is cooked and baked in a sweet or savory sauce, often tomato-based.
Example
- She served baked beans on toast for breakfast.
- The barbecue included a large pot of baked beans.
C2Cockney Rhyming Slang
(slang, regional)A playful term used to refer to the queen.
Example
- He mentioned that the 'baked bean' was visiting the city today.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "baked bean":
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