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He packed a peanut snack for the trip.
What does Peanut mean?
A peanut is an edible seed often eaten as a snack.
Dictionary definition
An edible seed that grows in a shell underground and is often eaten as a snack or made into peanut butter.
Example sentences
Peanut in a sentence
medium
Peanut butter is made by grinding roasted peanuts.
hard
Because some people have peanut allergies, many schools ask students to check food labels carefully.
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Practice 1
What does peanut mean?
The correct sentence uses peanut in context.
Practice 2
Which word can mean peanut?
Groundnut is another name for peanut in some places.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses peanut correctly?
Peanuts grow in shells and are eaten as food.
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WordPeanut.
Partnoun.
MeaningPeanut means A peanut is an edible seed often eaten as a snack.
ExampleExample: He packed a peanut snack for the trip.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pee · nut
- Strongest beat
- pee
- Ending
- nut
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pee.
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Synonyms
Words like Peanut
groundnutAnother name for peanut in some places.
legumeA plant group that includes peanuts, peas, and beans.
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Word family
Peanut word family
Base word
peanut
noun
peanuts
More than one peanut; ordinary plural kept as a form.
noun
peanut butter
A spread made from peanuts.
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Understand Peanut
Hint for students
A peanut is a small edible seed that grows in a shell and is often eaten as a snack or made into peanut butter.
Common mix-up
Peanut is not the same as pea. A pea is a small green vegetable; a peanut is a seed in a shell often used for snacks.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows peanut without using the word peanut. Model sentence: We spread the creamy nut butter on toast. Clue words: creamy nut butter, on toast Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the snack seed or food made from it?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The squirrel cracked open a peanut and ate the nut inside." Why does peanut fit better than pebble?
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