Walnut Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈwɔɫˌnət/

WAWL-nuht

UK

/wˈɒlnʌt/

WOL-nuht

Definition

A walnut is the round, edible seed of the walnut tree, with a hard shell and a rich, slightly bitter taste. It can also refer to the tree itself.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to the nut, not the tree, in everyday conversation. Common in cooking, baking, and nutrition contexts. The plural is 'walnuts'. Not to be confused with 'pecan', another type of nut.

• Spanish: nuez (fruto seco) - nogal (árbol)
• Portuguese (BR): noz (fruto seco) - nogueira (árvore)
• Portuguese (PT): noz (fruto seco) - nogueira (árvore)
• Chinese (Simplified): 核桃
• Chinese (Traditional): 核桃
• Hindi: अखरोट
• Arabic: جوز
• Bengali: আখরোট
• Russian: грецкий орех
• Japanese: くるみ
• Vietnamese: quả óc chó
• Korean: 호두
• Turkish: ceviz
• Urdu: اخروٹ
• Indonesian: kenari

Example Sentences

I eat a walnut every morning with my breakfast.

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The walnut is hard to crack open.

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We put chopped walnut in the salad.

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This kitchen table is made of walnut wood.

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If you're allergic to walnuts, be careful with desserts.

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Grandpa has a walnut tree in his backyard that gives a lot of shade.

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