How to Use walnut in a Sentence

walnut

noun
  • The recipe calls for a cup of chopped walnuts.
  • The banana bread has walnuts in it.
  • The walnuts add studs of crunch to the silky-smooth cake.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The Cathedral Block of walnut trees, the oldest trees on the farm.
    Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2022
  • The tang of goat cheese helps, as does a pool of not-too-sweet walnut sauce.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Last year and this year, it’s produced tiny lemons the size of walnuts.
    oregonlive, 11 June 2023
  • The tiers themselves feel wrapped around you like shawls of oak, beech and walnut.
    Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2022
  • There's ample room for meal prep on the walnut counter.
    Chantal Lamers, House Beautiful, 13 July 2023
  • Skipped the pasta and also used walnuts in place of pecans.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Spread 1/2 cup chopped walnuts in the center of the sheet in a single layer.
    Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The turntable is available in black, white, and walnut (our favorite).
    L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Mound the cheese mixture on top of the walnuts and pull the plastic wrap around it, pressing and rolling to adhere the nuts to the cheese.
    Debbie Moose, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The two-part menorah includes a walnut base and a marble slab that holds the candles.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2022
  • This design is made with walnut or maple wood, and oiled to protect the grain from food and liquids.
    Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Break off pieces of dough that are about the size of a walnut, roll them into thin ropes and twist them around cooking sticks.
    Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 1 July 2022
  • The warm walnut tops and brassy legs are a great aesthetic combo.
    Leah Melby Clinton, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Nearby, there’s a one-of-a-kind walnut bar, a spacious wine storage room, and a gourmet chef’s kitchen.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Opt for a walnut or maple wood rolling pin, which glides easily and provides the right amount of weight.
    Lauren Joseph, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The boots come in three gorgeous colors like smokey nut, black, and golden walnut.
    Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • The light, airy texture of this sponge cake showcases sweet dates, walnuts and sesame seeds added to the batter.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2023
  • For the walnut topiary, start with a middle equator row and add rows up and down from there.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The insect feeds on crops like grape, apple, and hops, and native species of plants and trees like walnut, maple, and willow.
    Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Swap or replace a portion of the oats with pecans or walnuts for a nutty topping.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • In Greece, on the other hand, walnuts became the nut of choice, with cinnamon used to flavor the filling.
    John Moretti, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Both types come in up to fifty species, with some of the most popular options being oak, ash, maple and walnut.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The legs of this stool come in two different finishes, walnut, and black.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2024
  • In the kitchen, Gordon swapped out the somber gray cabinetry for walnut fronts and brought in an antique runner.
    Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2022
  • The dark walnut frame has a Mission-style design that’s rugged, timeless, and handsome.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll the meatballs into small balls about the size of walnuts.
    Claudia Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024
  • These behemoths are soft, gooey, and packed with crunchy walnuts and two kinds of chocolate pieces.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2023

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