pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō  -ˈstä- 

plural pistachios

: a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed

also : its seed

Examples of pistachio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This one, my current obsession, includes raw unsalted pistachios, pecans, and raisins, all from TJ’s. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026

Add the chocolate and pistachios and stir to combine. —Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

Patissier Christian Grübler, who comes from the three-star Steirereck spot, creates delicious desserts such as a pistachio tart or a tennis ball-sized Rocher ball. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

For instance, a daycare in North Dakota received its order of baby formula in less than 9 minutes, while a couple in Texas snagged diapers and pistachios in less than 11 minutes. —Drew Pittock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian pistacchio, from Latin pistacium pistachio nut, from Greek pistakion, from pistakē pistachio tree, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian pistah pistachio tree

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pistachio

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo

Kids Definition

pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈstash-(ē-ˌ)ō  -ˈstäsh- 

plural pistachios

: a small Asian tree that is related to the sumacs and has a fruit containing a greenish edible seed

also : its seed