black walnut

noun

: a walnut (Juglans nigra) of eastern North America with hard strong heavy dark brown wood and oily edible nuts

also : its wood or nut

Examples of black walnut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The black walnut double staircase in the center hall foyer has carved lions. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Acorns and black walnuts made for a delicious appetizer, before basswood as a first plate. — Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Go for the martinis and creative cocktail creations such as the banana whiskey and black walnut Bartoszek. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

This black walnut wood organizer tray provides compartmentalized storage for desk or drawer organization. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black walnut

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

Kids Definition

black walnut

noun

: a walnut of eastern North America with hard strong heavy dark brown wood and oily edible nuts

also : its wood or nut