hazelnut

noun

ha·​zel·​nut ˈhā-zəl-ˌnət 

: the brown nut of a hazel

Examples of hazelnut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shells from Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, and walnuts were seen at the base of trees near rat burrows in the park, Axios reported. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Top with reserved hazelnuts and press in gently to adhere (surface will be smothered with nuts). — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

Mia, who had a hazelnut allergy, died despite life-saving efforts, including being rushed her to an ICU at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, the outlet reported. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026

Paris Baguette serves sweet and savory pastries, wraps, breakfast sandwiches and cakes, including chocolate hazelnut with Nutella, a chocolate mousse, salted caramel layer cake, a blueberry chiffon cake and a strawberry soft cream cake. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hazelnut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• coconut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut

Kids Definition

hazelnut

noun

ha·​zel·​nut -ˌnət 

: the nut of a hazel