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

That salted caramel and pistachio combo adds this nutty sweetness that makes Chalet feel even more indulgent. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025

The dietitian also suggested trying out a pistachio-matcha latte with pistachio paste or pistachios on Greek yogurt. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025

Key Takeaways Foods like tart cherries, grapes, and pistachios contain melatonin, but usually in lower amounts than supplements. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025

Thanks to a starring role in the viral Dubai chocolate bar—creamy pistachio paste with shredded phyllo dough (knafeh) and milk chocolate—the buttery, slightly sweet nut is breaking out of its shell. —Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 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