Peanut

/ˈpiːnʌt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small edible seed belonging to the legume family, often used as a snack, in cooking, or to make oil.

He grabbed a handful of peanuts to snack on during the game.

A term sometimes used informally to refer to something small or insignificant.

The payment he received for his work was a peanut compared to what others made.

A specific variety of peanut, sometimes used in different contexts or regional dialects.

The farmer cultivated a new variety of peanut known for its high yield.

From the earlier term 'pindar' or 'pindar seed' from the Atlantic Coast Native American tribes' languages.

to be paid peanuts

to receive a very small amount of money for work done.

peanut butter

a spread made from ground dry roasted peanuts.

go bananas over peanuts

to get very excited or enthusiastic about peanuts.

nut

A hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed.

legume

A type of plant whose fruit is a pod.

protein

A macronutrient essential for building muscle mass.

Something very small or insignificant.

That problem is just peanuts compared to what we had last year.

A term of endearment for someone who is small or cute.

Come here, my little peanut!