chestnut
Pronunciation
/ˈʧɛstˌnʌt/

Definition & Meaning of "chestnut"in English

Chestnut
01

a round, reddish-brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree, often can be eaten

chestnut definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
chestnuts

What is a "chestnut"?

Chestnuts are flavorful and starchy nuts harvested from the sweet chestnut tree, primarily found in temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and North America. They have a distinctively sweet and nutty flavor, making them a popular ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Chestnuts can be enjoyed roasted, boiled, steamed, or mashed, and are used in various recipes, including soups, stuffings, desserts, and purees. Beyond their culinary uses, chestnuts are valued for their nutritional benefits, being low in fat and calories while rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Examples
He gathered a bag full of chestnuts during his nature walk.
1.1

wood from any of several chestnut trees

Examples
The table was crafted from polished chestnut.
02

a warm, medium to dark brown color resembling the nut of the chestnut tree

chestnut definition and meaning
Examples
She dyed her hair a rich chestnut.
2.1

a horse with a reddish-brown coat

chestnut definition and meaning
Examples
Riders admired the strong chestnut in the stable.
03

any of several deciduous trees with attractive yellow-brown foliage in autumn

Examples
The park is lined with tall chestnuts.
04

a small, hard, horny growth on the inner surface of a horse's leg

Examples
The veterinarian examined the horse 's chestnuts carefully.
chestnut
01

having a red-brown color

chestnut definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most chestnut
Comparative
more chestnut
gradable
Examples
Her chestnut hair cascaded down her shoulders in loose waves.
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