nut — a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel
Pronunciation (IPA): /nʌt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always kept a bowl of mixed nuts on her coffee table.
- The mechanic couldn't find the right nut to fit the bolt.
- Everyone thinks I'm nuts for collecting rubber ducks, but I have over 500 now!
nut
NOUN[/nʌt/]
a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'nut' derives from Old English 'hnutu', which developed from Proto-Germanic roots. It traces back to Proto-Indo-European origins referring to a hard-shelled fruit or seed.
Breakdown
Old English 'hnutu' (hard-shelled fruit) → Modern English 'nut'. The term originally denoted any edible kernel enclosed in a hard shell, with the initial 'h' sound lost during phonetic evolution in Middle English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always kept a bowl of mixed nuts on her coffee table.”
“The mechanic couldn't find the right nut to fit the bolt.”
“Everyone thinks I'm nuts for collecting rubber ducks, but I have over 500 now!”
“This math problem is a tough nut to crack, even for the smartest students.”
“He went completely nuts when he found out his favorite pizza place closed down.”
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