Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

chestnut

[ches-nuht, -nuht] / ˈtʃɛsˌnʌt, -nət /














Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Investors are returning from the long weekend with some optimism as that old chestnut — hopes for an Iran peace pact — is helping push bond yields lower and stock futures higher.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

The Meta boss appeared in a dark suit and gray tie, his signature chestnut curls slightly mussed, darting occasional nervous looks at the jury and the 20-year-old plaintiff, who sat in the courtroom gallery.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

Three giant horse chestnut trees, each over 80 feet tall, stand guard in front of my house.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

The sweet and soft nut plays a large role in traditional mountain cooking and tradition because in places where you couldn’t grow wheat or barley, there were still chestnut trees.

From Salon Jan. 24, 2026

She was easily my mother’s age, but she wore her chestnut hair styled in a sleek cut, and dangly earrings brushed her shoulders.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

In the Old City, home to a small but vibrant Christian community and several important churches, red baubles hang from some trees, shopkeepers have put up Christmas decorations and street vendors peddle warm chestnuts.

From Barron's Dec. 24, 2025

And speaking of nutty, a handful of toasted pine nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or even chopped chestnuts never goes amiss.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2025

American-grown chestnuts have been rare since a blight hit our native species over a century ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 20, 2025

MGM attempted to replicate its success by having Francis spruce up old chestnuts, but to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2025

He turns back to the fire, where the chestnuts are beginning to burn.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




Vocabulary lists containing chestnut


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training