proper noun
General Slang
the Bean
thuh BEEN · proper noun · informal
Chicago nickname for the Cloud Gate sculpture.
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Definitions
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The affectionate nickname for Anish Kapoor's mirrored Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park.
“Meet me by the Bean and we'll grab lunch.”
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the Bean In A Sentence
Meet me by the Bean and we'll grab lunch.
Origin & Usage
Named for the sculpture's kidney-bean shape.
Variants
Cloud Gate
People Also Ask
What is the Bean in Chicago?
It is the affectionate nickname for Anish Kapoor's mirrored Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park.
Why is Cloud Gate called the Bean?
The nickname comes from the sculpture's smooth, kidney-bean shape.
Where is the Bean located?
It sits in Millennium Park in downtown Chicago and is one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
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