Pronunciation: /ˈpinət/

Definitions of peanut

noun a small oval seed that is the edible fruit of a South American plant

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat peanut butter sandwiches.

A2 She always carries a small bag of peanuts in her purse.

B1 Peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats.

B2 The peanut harvest was bountiful this year, resulting in a surplus of peanuts.

C1 The chef created a gourmet dish using peanut sauce as a key ingredient.

C2 The scientist conducted a study on the genetic modification of peanuts for increased crop yield.

adjective describing something related to or resembling a peanut

Example Sentences

A1 I like peanut butter sandwiches.

A2 She has a peanut allergy and cannot eat peanuts.

B1 The peanut sauce on the chicken was delicious.

B2 The peanut brittle was a popular treat at the party.

C1 The chef created a gourmet dish using peanut oil as a key ingredient.

C2 The artisanal peanut butter was made from organic peanuts.

Examples of peanut in a Sentence

formal The peanut is a legume crop that is widely grown for its edible seeds.

informal I always snack on peanuts while watching movies.

slang I can't believe he's allergic to peanuts, that's nuts!

figurative She's as small as a peanut compared to the other players on the team.

Grammatical Forms of peanut

plural

peanuts

comparative

more peanut

superlative

most peanut

present tense

peanut

future tense

will peanut

perfect tense

have peanuted

continuous tense

is peanutting

singular

peanut

positive degree

peanut

infinitive

to peanut

gerund

peanutting

participle

peanutted

Origin and Evolution of peanut

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'peanut' is derived from the Old French word 'pinotte' which came from the word 'pnut' in the 16th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the peanut plant itself, the term 'peanut' eventually came to be used for the edible seed of the plant as well. Over time, the word has become widely recognized and used in various languages around the world.