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

How pistachios may support sleep Pistachios bring together several nutrients that researchers connect to sleep physiology. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026

What does the latest research say about pistachios and sleep quality? — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

Available both in the restaurant and the cafe at All Mart’s entrance, this icy dessert has a floral cardamom flavor and a slight crunch from its dusting of pistachios. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Appetizers include scallop with chili crisp, hamachi crispy rice and madai with yuzu dressing and pistachio. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 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