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

The scent is a warm, tropical blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla, reminiscent of the brand’s Cheirosa ’62 fragrance (which fueled the rise of the iconic Bum Bum cream. —Allure, 17 Jan. 2025

It’s crafted in supple lambskin in Loewe’s sinisterly moody-meets-powdery hues—pistachios, oxblood, etc. —Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025

Water can’t do so either—along with pistachios, bananas and many other fresh foods. —Reyna Gobel, Scientific American, 26 Dec. 2024

This special collection includes unqiue truffle flavors like the Naga with house made, toasted curry masala and coconut purée and Sveta Sofia with Rose water, pistachio paste, dried rose bud tea and Bronte pistachio. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

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

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