been around

phrase

: gone through many varied experiences : become worldly-wise

He knows what he's talking about; he's been around.

Examples of been around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Being a heritage brand that’s been around for 80 years is a testament to being able to continuously adapt and evolve. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Having been around for more than four decades doing the same damn thing, GWAR continues to age into its accomplishments like a sweaty T-shirt. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026

Jane Doe, 20 at the time of the incident in 2024, would have been around 13 when MeToo first went mainstream. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

There are the flagships for Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Junya Watanabe; Gr8 is a really incredible concept store, a little more street style, and it's been around for a long time in Harajuku. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for been around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background