cashew

noun

cash·​ew ˈka-(ˌ)shü 

kə-ˈshü

: a tropical American tree (Anacardium occidentale of the family Anacardiaceae, the cashew family) grown for a phenolic oil and the edible kernel of its nut and for a gum from its stem

also : cashew nut

Examples of cashew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Foods like beef liver and oysters provide well over your daily copper needs in one serving, while oysters, cashews, tofu, and more can offer a substantial portion of this mineral. —Zia Sherrell, Health, 5 Feb. 2026

The Everything But The Bagel Nut Duo is a blend of almonds and cashews, coated in the famous seasoning. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026

Made with quinoa pasta with cashew mac sauce, the dish is baked and served in a cast iron skillet, which adds a nice crispiness to it. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026

The menu includes porridge made from mung beans with cashews and coconut milk, lentil soup with chili or lemon rice with peanuts, mustard seeds and turmeric. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cashew

• cashew nut

Rhymes for cashew

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

cashew

noun

ca·​shew

ˈkash-ü, 

kə-ˈshü

: an edible nut that is shaped like a kidney and comes from a tropical American tree that is related to the sumacs

also : the tree that produces cashews