peanuts
word · lemma: peanut
Definition
Peanuts are small edible nuts that grow in shells underground and are often eaten as a snack or used to make oil or peanut butter. In informal English, 'peanuts' can also mean a very small amount of money.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural when talking about the food: 'I bought some peanuts.' The singular 'peanut' is common in compounds like 'peanut butter' or when referring to one nut. Informally, 'work for peanuts' means earn very little money. Be careful: peanuts can cause serious allergies.
Example Sentences
I put some peanuts in a small bowl.
basic
She cannot eat peanuts because of her allergy.
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These peanuts are salted.
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They expect us to work weekends for peanuts.
natural
I was hungry, so I grabbed a handful of peanuts.
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At the bar, they gave us free peanuts with our drinks.
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