pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō  -ˈstä- 

plural pistachios

: a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed

also : its seed

Examples of pistachio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, when chewy farro meets crunchy, buttery pistachios, and tender produce, the texture is incredibly satisfying. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025

The truffle box was a big favorite from his testing panel, but the single-origin praline box is a good choice if the mom in your life loves things like pistachio and peanut butter with her chocolate. —Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025

Think prunes, green kiwis, bananas, and some nuts like almonds or pistachios. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 30 Apr. 2025

Paletas are Mexican-style frozen ice cream pops made with fresh natural fruits or rich, creamy ingredients such as Belgian chocolate and Sicilian pistachio. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian pistacchio, from Latin pistacium pistachio nut, from Greek pistakion, from pistakē pistachio tree, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian pistah pistachio tree

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pistachio

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo

Kids Definition

pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈstash-(ē-ˌ)ō  -ˈstäsh- 

plural pistachios

: a small Asian tree that is related to the sumacs and has a fruit containing a greenish edible seed

also : its seed