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

Magnesium can be found in pumpkin, almonds, spinach, cashews, and chia seeds. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 7 Aug. 2025

The cashew color is neutral enough to go with literally everything in my closet, instantly transporting me to a quaint cafe in France. —Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025

Specialties include fireside buffalo skillet, cashew walleye, and the house cornbread. 4. —Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 30 June 2025

Many of these items are lunch specials, such as the cashew chicken, tossed with mushrooms and green bell peppers and served with a big scoop of fried rice and an egg roll. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 June 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