1. plural of beanstalk; the tall, climbing stem of a bean plant
Usage: commonly used in the context of the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
2. something that grows or extends upward very rapidly or to an extraordinary height
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• In the fairy tale, Jack climbed the magical beanstalks to reach the giant's castle.
• The beanstalks in the garden grew so tall they needed sturdy stakes for support.
• Modern skyscrapers are sometimes jokingly called beanstalks because they reach so high into the sky.
• The farmer's beanstalks produced an abundant harvest of beans that summer.
• Children were fascinated by how quickly the beanstalks shot up after the rain.