nuts
word · lemma: nut
/ˈnəts/
nuhts
/nˈʌts/
nuhts
Definition
Nuts are hard-shelled edible seeds such as almonds, walnuts, and peanuts. People often eat them as snacks or use them in cooking and baking.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a plural food word: 'I bought some nuts.' The singular 'nut' is used for one piece or in specific types like 'a walnut' or 'a peanut'. 'Nuts' can also mean 'crazy' in informal English, but that is a different meaning.
Spanish: frutos secos - nuecesPortuguese (BR): oleaginosas - nozesPortuguese (PT): frutos secos - nozesChinese (Simplified): 坚果Chinese (Traditional): 堅果Hindi: मेवे - नट्सArabic: مكسّرات - جوزBengali: বাদামRussian: орехиJapanese: ナッツVietnamese: hạt (cứng vỏ)Korean: 견과류Turkish: kuruyemişUrdu: میوے (خشک)Indonesian: kacang
Example Sentences
I put some nuts in my salad.
basic
She is allergic to nuts.
basic
These nuts are very salty.
basic
Do these cookies have nuts in them?
natural
I always keep a bag of nuts at my desk for a quick snack.
natural
The recipe says to toast the nuts before adding them.
natural