beanpole

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Then there is Milton, a 6-foot, 7-inch beanpole who loves playing Pokémon and appears to take his facial hair manscaping cues from a walrus.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

Joe is in many ways Arthur’s opposite, a somber, gray-bearded wreck of a man beside the Joker’s giggling, gaudily colored beanpole.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2020

Andrew Das: Yerry Mina, Colombia’s beanpole center back, already showing how critical he will be again tonight.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2018

I had two gorgeous older sisters I looked up to; I understood the merits of being a beanpole, and was well on my way to 5ft 8in myself.

From The Guardian • Oct. 21, 2017

Mr. Lemoncello, looking like a beanpole wearing a tailcoat and a tiny birthday-party fireman’s hat, strode into the room through a side door.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein