B1nounfood
US/ˈpiː.nʌt/
UK/ˈpiː.nʌt/
a small, round, brown nut that grows under the ground, often eaten roasted and salted
In context
She is allergic to peanuts, so she always checks the label on snacks.
I spread peanut butter on two slices of bread for lunch.
The waiter put a bowl of salted peanuts on the table.
Words that go with peanut
noun + noun
- peanut butterHe makes a peanut butter sandwich every day.
- peanut allergyHer son has a serious peanut allergy.
- peanut oilMany restaurants fry food in peanut oil.
adjective + noun
- roasted peanutsWe bought a bag of roasted peanuts at the game.
- salted peanutsSalted peanuts are a common bar snack.
verb + noun
- shell a peanutThe kids shelled peanuts and fed the squirrels.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
peanuts butterCorrect: peanut butter