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

Roasted cashews tossed in an apple cider and cinnamon coating make for a sweet and crunchy fall snack. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 2 Sep. 2026

Regular consumption of nuts, including almonds, walnuts, cashews, and pistachios, has been shown to lower small, dense LDL cholesterol levels. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 2 Sep. 2026

Matt Kirouac, the author of the ramen ranking on Tasting Table, highlighted the restaurant’s mushroom paitan ramen, complementing its cashew cream, shimeji mushrooms and pork belly. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

These dates are medium-sized and offer a nutty flavor, similar to cashews. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese cajú, acajú, from Tupi akajú

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cashew

• almond/cashew butter
• 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