hazelnut

noun

ha·​zel·​nut ˈhā-zəl-ˌnət 

: the brown nut of a hazel

Examples of hazelnut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nutty Pumpkin Protein Latte – Espresso and protein milk mixed with pumpkin and hazelnut flavors, for 17 grams of protein in a medium. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Rather than sticking to traditional off-white or ivory, the collection also includes muted shades like hay, hazelnut, and olive, giving sheer linen curtains a richer, more unexpected twist. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

In Maine, the birds went for aspen buds first, then blueberry fruits and buds, clover leaves, hazelnut flowers and buds, and willow buds and leaves. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

The artisanal gelato shop uses cream and milk sourced from Clover Farms in Sonoma County, hazelnuts from Piedmont, Italy, and chocolate from Belgium and Italy. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hazelnut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• coconut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut
• haircut

Kids Definition

hazelnut

noun

ha·​zel·​nut -ˌnət 

: the nut of a hazel