Beanstalk Meaning in English
word
ˈbiːnˌstɑk
BEEN-stahk
bˈiːnstɔːk
BEEN-stawk
Definition
A beanstalk is the tall, thin stem of a bean plant. It is often famous from the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' where it grows very tall into the sky.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used when talking about the fairy tale or describing real bean plants. People may use 'beanstalk' figuratively to mean something (or someone) tall and thin. Not a common word in everyday situations outside gardening or stories.
Spanish: tallo de frijolPortuguese (BR): caule de feijãoPortuguese (PT): caule de feijãoChinese (Simplified): 豆茎（豆秧）Chinese (Traditional): 豆莖（豆秧）Hindi: फली की बेलArabic: ساق الفولBengali: শিমের লতাRussian: бобовый стебель - бобовая палка (сказка)Japanese: 豆のつるVietnamese: cây đậu leoKorean: 콩나무Turkish: fasulye sapıUrdu: سیم کا پوداIndonesian: batang kacang
Example Sentences
The beanstalk grew taller every day.
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A beanstalk can sometimes climb over a fence.
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Jack climbed the giant beanstalk in the story.
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He’s so tall and skinny, his friends call him 'Beanstalk'.
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It’s amazing how fast this beanstalk has shot up since last week.
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In fairy tales, a magic beanstalk can lead to exciting adventures.
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