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

Absurdly fresh gelato and sorbet in the village of Possanco, with a mix of seasonal and classic flavors including an all-timer version of pistachio. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

One serving of pistachios is 49 nuts, the largest serving size among any nut. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026

Chopped pistachios enhance the flavor of chocolate chip cookies and granola. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Fresno, Kern and Tulare counties reported a combined $800 million loss for pistachio production so far this year. — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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