Chestnut: meaning, definitions and examples

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chestnut

[ ˈtʃɛs.nʌt ]

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tree fruit

A large brown nut that grows on a type of tree. Chestnuts are often roasted and eaten as a snack during the winter months. They have a sweet and creamy flavor.

Synonyms

acorn, nut, seed

Examples of usage

I love roasting chestnuts on an open fire during the holidays.
Chestnuts are commonly used in stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner.

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color

A dark reddish-brown color resembling the nut of the chestnut tree. It is often used to describe the color of hair or clothing.

Synonyms

auburn, brown, mahogany

Examples of usage

She dyed her hair a rich chestnut color.
The jacket was a beautiful shade of chestnut brown.

Translations

Translations of the word "chestnut" in other languages:

🇵🇹 castanha

🇮🇳 शाहबलूत

🇩🇪 Kastanie

🇮🇩 kastanye

🇺🇦 каштан

🇵🇱 kasztan

🇯🇵 栗 (くり, kuri)

🇫🇷 châtaigne

🇪🇸 castaña

🇹🇷 kestane

🇰🇷 밤 (bam)

🇸🇦 كستناء

🇨🇿 kaštan

🇸🇰 gaštan

🇨🇳 栗子 (lìzi)

🇸🇮 kostanj

🇮🇸 kastanía

🇰🇿 жөке

🇬🇪 წაბლი (ts'abli)

🇦🇿 şabalıd

🇲🇽 castaña

Word origin

The word 'chestnut' comes from the Old French word 'chestaigne', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'castanea'. The chestnut tree is native to the northern hemisphere and has been cultivated for its nuts for thousands of years. Chestnuts have been an important food source in many cultures and are often associated with winter and holiday traditions.