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Definition of peanuts - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
foodedible seeds of a legume plant
- I love eating peanuts as a snack.
2.
- She bought the old car for peanuts..
Images of peanuts
edible seeds of a legume plant
Expressions with peanuts
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the wages are very low
I quit because the pay is peanuts.
work for very little money
She had to work for peanuts at her first job.
having very little monetary value
The old car is worth peanuts now.
for a very small amount of money
He sold his car for peanuts.
having very little value or importance
The old car is not worth peanuts.
pay a very small amount of money
They pay peanuts for such hard work.
have very little value or importance
The old car is not worth peanuts.
Origin of peanuts
English, pea (seed) + nut (hard fruit)
Terms with peanuts included in their meaning
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food
spicy Chinese stir-fry dish with peanuts
snack
bar where peanuts are a primary ingredient
food
spread made from ground peanuts
cooking
oil from peanuts used in cooking
cooking
style of cooking involving stir-frying with peanuts and chili peppers
cooking style
prepared with peanuts, chilis, and spicy sauce
medical
medical condition causing severe reactions to peanuts
confectionery
sweet bar made of peanuts and taffy
food
hard candy containing embedded peanuts
cooking
oil from peanuts used in cooking
acr: peanut butter
creamy spread made from peanuts
ground peanuts
thick spread made by grinding peanuts, sometimes called natural peanut butter
sweet snack
type of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
trade label
brand of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
food
ice cream with chocolate and peanuts
nutrition health
compound in grapes and peanuts with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
character
famous cartoon dog from Peanuts comic strip
soap making
oil from peanuts used in making soap
soap making
oil from peanuts used in making soap
pharmaceuticals
oil from peanuts used in pharmaceuticals
nut confection
sweet paste made with other nuts like peanuts
food
brand of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
malaysian food
malaysian rice cooked with coconut milk, served with eggs, peanuts, and more
agriculture
small insect harmful to tobacco and peanuts
Examples of peanuts in a sentence
She packed peanuts for the road trip. He worked all day for peanuts. The artist sold her paintings for peanuts.
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- French:cacahuètes, trois fois rien, ...
- German:Erdnüsse, Pfennigbeträge, ...
- Italian:arachidi, poca roba, ...
- Spanish:cacahuetes, miseria, ...
- Portuguese:amendoins, mixaria, ...
- Chinese:花生, 小钱, ...
- Japanese:ピーナッツ, わずかな金額, ...
- Arabic:فول سوداني, مَبْلَغ زَهِيد, ...
- Hebrew:בּוּטְנִים, גְּרוּשִׁים, ...
- Russian:арахис, гроши, ...
- Ukrainian:арахіс, копійки, ...
- Hindi:मूँगफली, बहुत कम पैसे, ...
Definition of peanut - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodedible legume seed commonly roasted or salted as a snack
- She loves eating roasted peanuts.
2.
figurativesomething of little value or importance
- He was disappointed to find the prize was just peanuts..
3.
plantedible legume that develops underground on a low-growing vine
- The farmer harvested the peanuts from the soil.
Adjective
1.
sizeof very small size or amount
- He received a peanut salary increase this year..
2.
insignificantof little importance or influence
- His role in the project was peanut compared to others.
Images of peanut
edible legume seed commonly roasted or salted as a snack 
edible legume that develops underground on a low-growing vine
Expressions with peanut
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group of people who criticize or heckle from a distance
The peanut gallery was quick to point out the flaws in his plan..
small piece for cushioning items during shipping
Packing peanut keeps the vase safe in the box.
bar where peanuts are a primary ingredient
The chef created a new peanut bar for the menu.
spread made from ground peanuts
I love peanut butter on my toast.
sandwich made with peanut butter and sweet fruit spread
I had a peanut butter and jam for lunch.
sandwich made with peanut spread and fruit jam
I packed a peanut butter and jelly for lunch.
oil from peanuts used in cooking
Peanut oil is great for frying foods.
medical condition causing severe reactions to peanuts
She carries an epinephrine pen due to her peanut allergy.
hard candy containing embedded peanuts
She enjoyed a piece of peanut brittle with her coffee.
chocolate candy with peanut butter filling
I love eating a peanut butter cup after lunch.
thick spread made by grinding peanuts, sometimes called natural peanut butter
He spread peanut paste on his toast.
small, salted peanut often served as snack
She grabbed a handful of cocktail peanuts from the bowl.
resembling or containing peanut butter
She made a peanut buttery sauce for the noodles.
have a taste or texture like peanut butter
The cookies be peanut buttery and delicious.
peanut-shaped flavored marshmallow candy
I bought a bag of circus peanuts at the store.
plant with edible seeds and climbing stems with curved pods
Hog peanut grows in the woods and climbs over bushes.
covered or spread with peanut butter
The toast was peanut-buttered and ready to eat.
marine worm from phylum Sipuncula, often peanut-shaped when contracted
The peanut worm hides in the sand during the day.
Origin of peanut
American English, pea (pea) + nut (nut)
Examples of peanut in a sentence
He packed a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. The bonus was peanuts compared to his expectations. She felt her efforts were rewarded with peanuts. She added peanuts to the salad for extra crunch. Peanuts are often used in making butter. The bonus was just a peanut amount.
She lived in a peanut-sized apartment. The peanut salary didn't motivate him at all. She considered the issue peanut and moved on.
View all translations of peanut
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:cacahuète, minuscule, ...
- German:Erdnuss, winzig, ...
- Italian:arachide, minimo, ...
- Spanish:maní, insignificante, ...
- Portuguese:amendoim, ínfimo, ...
- Chinese:花生, 微不足道的, ...
- Japanese:ピーナッツ, ごくわずかな, ...
- Arabic:فُول سُودَانِي, ضَئِيل, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹטֶן, זָעוּם, ...
- Russian:арахис, мизерный, ...
- Ukrainian:арахіс, мізерний, ...
- Hindi:मूँगफली, बहुत छोटा, ...
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