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

Nothing arrived pre-chopped, so there was still some prep, but it was limited to quick tasks like slicing scallions, dicing a pepper, and chopping cashews. —Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026

Breakfast is heavy on the fruit and coconut water, with avocado toast making an occasional appearance, while lunch and dinner are anyone’s guess—favorites include a cauliflower-crust pizza with cashew cheese as well as a nice zucchini ravioli. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts, along with other types of nuts like cashews and almonds, provide optimal amounts of magnesium in small portions. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026

Nibble on a Farm Coast charcuterie board featuring artisanal cheese, truffled white beans, and locally roasted cashews. —Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 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