almond

[ˈɑː(l).mənd]

[ˈæ(l).mənd]

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An almond is a small, sweet nut that comes from a tree.

You probably know almonds as an ingredient in baking, like when your mom makes cookies or cakes. But they're also eaten as a snack on their own, often roasted to bring out their flavor. Some people even use them as a topping for salads or oatmeal. You might see almonds mentioned on nutrition labels too, since they're a good source of healthy fats and protein. Almonds come from almond trees, which are common in warm climates like California, where many almonds are grown.

How common is "almond"?

Word almond is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

A type of tree nut.
A small deciduous tree in family Rosaceae, Prunus dulcis, that produces predominantly sweet almonds.
Other plants that produce almond-like nuts:
The colour of the kernel of an almond without its shell and thin seed coat, a creamy off-white colour.
The color of an almond still covered by its skin, a shade of brown.
Anything shaped like an almond; specifically, a tonsil.

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adjective

Brownish, resembling the colour of an almond nut.

Real examples of "almond" in context

Antony Starr on Working with His Celebrity Crush and the Weirdest Scene He's Filmed for The Boys

Interview

But then we get there and I'm getting almond juice squirted in my face.

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