Almond (Noun)
Meaning 1
Oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Slivered almonds added a delicate crunch to the salad.
- The bowl of almonds was a popular snack at the party.
- She loved to munch on a handful of roasted almonds as a quick energy boost.
- The cookie recipe called for sliced almonds to be sprinkled on top before baking.
- A small bag of almonds was tucked into his lunchbox every morning.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.