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

Even the relatively straightforward vegetable dishes, like the carrots with yogurt and pistachios, are remarkable in their fresh simplicity. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

The adjoining space, called Baba’s Bakery, makes pastries like baklava, a sticky pastry with walnuts, rose, honey and pistachio. — Jenna Thompson june 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Customers can order the shop’s namesake pistachio gelato, or venture out and try other flavors including stracciatella, tiramisu, biscoff, nutella and classic cream. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

Green, in soft shades from sage to pistachio, is a new neutral that adds nice brightness to a spring wardrobe. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 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