Almond

Pronunciation: /ɑːmənd/

Definitions of almond

noun a type of tree nut with a hard shell and an edible seed inside, often used in cooking and baking

Example Sentences

A1 I like to snack on almonds.

A2 Almonds are a good source of protein and healthy fats.

B1 She added chopped almonds to the salad for extra crunch.

B2 The almond tree is native to the Middle East and South Asia.

C1 Almonds are often used in baking and cooking for their rich flavor.

C2 The almond industry is a major contributor to the economy of California.

Examples of almond in a Sentence

formal The almond tree is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia.

informal I love snacking on almonds while watching TV.

slang These almond cookies are bomb!

figurative His eyes were the color of almonds, deep and mysterious.

Grammatical Forms of almond

• plural: almonds
• comparative: more almond
• superlative: most almond
• present tense: almond
• future tense: will almond
• perfect tense: have almond
• continuous tense: am almond
• singular: almond
• positive degree: almond
• infinitive: to almond
• gerund: almond
• participle: almond

Origin and Evolution of almond

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'almond' originated from the Latin word 'amygdala' which came from the Greek word 'amygdalē'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'almond' has retained its original meaning of the nut of the almond tree over time, with minor variations in pronunciation and spelling in different languages.