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

The signature flavors from Japan include chocolate, matcha and custard; examples of the New York-only flavors are caramel espresso cream, vegan pistachio white chocolate and sake cream, which is made with Junmai sake gelée and chantilly cream filling. —Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

In a large bowl, combine the carrots, dates and pistachios. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025

Cashews and pistachios have the highest FODMAPs.32 Sugary Products and Sweeteners Sugary drinks and foods often contain the FODMAP fructose. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 14 Apr. 2025

Crushed pistachios, rose water, and saffron for a quick version of a traditional Persian ice cream known as Bastani Sonnati. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 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