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

For sustained balance Almonds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and sunflower seeds are all packed with healthy fats and minerals that support emotional steadiness. —Essence, 19 Nov. 2025

Nibble on a Farm Coast charcuterie board featuring artisanal cheese, truffled white beans, and locally roasted cashews. —Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025

Try it alongside other nutrient-dense nuts and seeds, like sunflower, chia, hemp seeds, cashews, walnuts, and almonds. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025

The brand's Peanut Butter Crush bars may contain undeclared cashews, and the Cashew Cow bars may have undeclared peanuts. —Jenna Anderson, Health, 30 Oct. 2025

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