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PEEN-ut/ˈpiːnʌt/

A peanut is a small brown nut that grows under the ground. Peanuts is the usual plural; a bag of peanuts; peanut butter. A nut is the general word; a peanut is one type. Some people are allergic to peanuts. Countable: a peanut, peanuts.

Meaning

A small brown nut that grows under the ground.

Examples

• “He is eating a bag of peanuts.”
• “Peanuts are not safe for everyone.”
• “She spread peanut butter on the bread.”

Good to know

peanuts / peanut butter. Type of nut. Warning: allergy. Contrast: nut (general).

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