nutcracker

noun

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

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Shop for Moravian glass stars, nutcrackers and ornaments from Germany’s Käthe Wohlfahrt, and other crafts and collectibles by local and regional artisans. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024 On November 13, Rikki Culver, 36, from Ontario, posted a video on TikTok showing an unexpectedly rude nutcracker figurine. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Place cards were pink and green nutcracker sugar cookies frosted with each guest's name. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 Also known as nutcracker esophagus or distal or diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), esophageal spasm is a rare disorder affecting about 1 in 100,000 people. Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 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 Feb. 2025.

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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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