Peanut Definition

pēnŭt
peanuts
noun
peanuts
A spreading, annual vine (Arachis hypogaea) of the pea family, with yellow flowers and brittle pods ripening underground and containing one to three edible seeds.
Webster's New World
The pod or any of its seeds.
Webster's New World
A peanut-shaped piece of polystyrene, used in cushioning items during shipment.
American Heritage
A small or insignificant person.
Webster's New World
A small child. Often used as a term of affection.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
verb

To pull on somebody's tie as a prank, causing the knot to tighten.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Peanut

Noun

Singular:
peanut
Plural:
peanuts

Origin of Peanut

  • From pea +"Ž nut.

    From Wiktionary

Peanut Sentence Examples

  • Dean shrugged and reached for a jar of peanut butter just as Fred joined the couple.

  • I hate peanut butter.

  • Claire was a peanut butter blonde, gone grey, tall and well dressed, all business and definitely in charge.

  • Soften it in the microwave on a low setting until it is just thin enough to pour; you do not want to boil your peanut butter.

  • Once your peanut butter is ready, spray your mold with the non-stick spray.

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Words Starting With

PPEPEA

Words Ending With

TUTNUT

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Words Starting With P and Ending With T

Starts With P & Ends With TStarts With PE & Ends With TStarts With P & Ends With UT

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With P6 Letter Words Ending With T