pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō How to pronounce pistachio (audio) -ˈstä- How to pronounce pistachio (audio)
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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Chiara De Martin, originally from the Veneto region of Italy, is behind the ever-evolving menu of antipasti, including vitello tonnato and focaccia with mortadella, stracciatella, and pistachio cream. Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025 Stop Sales came down on 20 3-pound pbacks of Setton Farms pistachios and one 60-pound pack of Pepitos Chilitos corn husks. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 Located on the fifth floor of the brutalist building, the kitschy space is blanketed over in pistachio and deep violet, evoking cinematic intrigue. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 The bar, overlooking the Milwaukee River, serves classic and inventive cocktails like pistachio espresso martinis, ginger rum palomas and cinnamon and cider margaritas. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pistachio

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of pistachio was in 1598

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pistachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pistachio. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

pistachio

noun
plural pistachios
: a small Asian tree that is related to the sumacs and has a fruit containing a greenish edible seed
also : its seed

More from Merriam-Webster on pistachio

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!