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

Nuts Nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pistachios are rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025

Crushed pistachios, slivered almonds and two blackberries spread over a silky custard awash with sweet, nutty flavor. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025

The prep kitchen is decked out in a foamy pistachio green and playful tile. —Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2025

One of the starter specialties on the menu is the peach stracciatella salad with roasted pistachios, mint and basil, which is drizzled with a peach vinaigrette. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 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