Almond Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɑmənd

AH-mund

UK

ˈɒlmənd

OL-mund

Definition

A small, oval nut with a thin brown shell and an edible white seed, commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking and baking.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the edible seed, not the whole fruit. Common in phrases like 'almond milk' or 'toasted almonds'. Used in both sweet and savory dishes. Do not confuse with other types of nuts.

• Spanish: almendra
• Portuguese (BR): amêndoa
• Portuguese (PT): amêndoa
• Chinese (Simplified): 杏仁
• Chinese (Traditional): 杏仁
• Hindi: बादाम
• Arabic: لوز
• Bengali: বাদাম (কাঠবাদাম)
• Russian: миндаль
• Japanese: アーモンド
• Vietnamese: hạnh nhân
• Korean: 아몬드
• Turkish: badem
• Urdu: بادام
• Indonesian: almond - kacang almond

Example Sentences

I eat almonds as a healthy snack.

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She added almonds to the salad.

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Almond milk is a popular dairy alternative.

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Can you pass me the bowl of almonds, please?

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I love desserts with roasted almonds on top.

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Some people are allergic to almonds, so always check before sharing food.

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