cashew

noun

cash·​ew ˈka-(ˌ)shü 

kə-ˈshü

: a tropical American tree (Anacardium occidentale of the family Anacardiaceae, the cashew family) grown for a phenolic oil and the edible kernel of its nut and for a gum from its stem

also : cashew nut

Examples of cashew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trail Mix Combine your favorite nuts and seeds like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026

For collagen support, add salmon with skin, egg whites, bone broth, bell peppers, citrus, cashews, pumpkin seeds and shiitake mushrooms. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026

Chia seeds, almonds, cashews, peanuts and black beans are all strong options and widely affordable. —Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026

The best food sources are roasted pumpkin seeds, almonds, cashews, chia seeds, black beans and spinach. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cashew

• cashew nut

Rhymes for cashew

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

cashew

noun

ca·​shew

ˈkash-ü, 

kə-ˈshü

: an edible nut that is shaped like a kidney and comes from a tropical American tree that is related to the sumacs

also : the tree that produces cashews