nut (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /nʌt/

Definition

A fruit consisting of a hard or tough shell around an edible kernel.

Examples

• Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts are popular nuts.

• The recipe calls for a handful of chopped nuts.

• He cracked open the nut to get to the tasty seed inside.

How to Use nut

nut allergy (collocation)

An allergic reaction to eating nuts. — "Many schools have a strict policy about nut allergies."

go nuts (idiom)

To become very excited, angry, or crazy. — "The crowd went nuts when the team scored the winning goal."

tough nut to crack (idiom)

A difficult problem to solve or a person who is difficult to understand or deal with. — "This crossword puzzle is a tough nut to crack."

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