nutcracker

noun

nut·​crack·​er ˈnət-ˌkra-kər How to pronounce nutcracker (audio)
: an implement for cracking nuts

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Chris Rich He films in front of his living room fireplace, decorated with nutcrackers and a garland. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024 So go ahead and hunt for silver Christmas tree figurines that pair well with your mercury glass or charming nutcrackers that match your chinoiserie collection. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 No nutcracker needed to enjoy these peanut suede ballet beauties from Larroudé. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024 Switched Again, the palace guards are dressed like nutcrackers in boxes. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nutcracker 

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutcracker was in the 15th century

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“Nutcracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutcracker. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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nutcracker

noun
nut·​crack·​er ˈnət-ˌkrak-ər How to pronounce nutcracker (audio)
: a device for cracking the shells of nuts

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