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

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

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