Beanstalk
(noun)
- The tall, slender stalk of a bean plant, which supports the leaves and flowers.
- A tall, fast-growing, and prosperous enterprise, especially in business.
- A metaphorical reference to the fairy tale character Jack and the Beanstalk, in which a young boy climbs a tall beanstalk to reach a giant's castle in the sky.
Origin:
Beanstalk is a literal term used to describe the tall, fast-growing stalk of a bean plant.
Examples:
- The beanstalk reached up to the sky, its leaves rustling in the wind.
- The tech company's beanstalk growth was fueled by a series of successful investments and partnerships.
- The small startup grew into a thriving beanstalk of innovation and creativity.
- As the economy boomed, many businesses saw their fortunes grow like beanstalks.
- The young boy climbed the beanstalk, eager to see what adventures awaited him at the top.