peanut
gb/pˈinət/ us/pˈinət/
A2
English
~ 7700
földimogyoró, bagó, aprópénz, picur
NOUN
A2
1
földimogyoró
A2
Usage pattern:
a bag of [peanuts]
She grabbed a handful of peanuts to eat during the movie.
Felkapott egy marék földimogyorót, hogy a film közben azt nassolja.
The dish is topped with crushed peanuts for extra crunch.
Az étel tetejét durvára tört földimogyoróval szórják meg, hogy még ropogósabb legyen.
Because of his peanut allergy, he always checks food labels very carefully.
We bought some roasted peanuts from a street vendor.
Peanuts are often used to make sauces in many Asian cuisines.
Learner examples
I like to eat peanuts when I watch TV.
Szeretek földimogyorót enni, amikor tévét nézek.
This cake has peanuts on the top.
A torta tetején földimogyoró van.
She cannot eat peanuts because she is allergic.
He put peanuts in the salad.
We bought a small bag of peanuts at the shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think a peanut is a type of tree nut, but botanically it is a legume, not a tree nut. They may also confuse 'peanut' with 'pea' because of the similar spelling.
Meaning
edible nut-like seed
Collocations
roasted peanuts
|salted peanuts
|peanut butter
|peanut allergy
|peanut oil
|peanut sauce
Synonyms
nut (More general; refers to many similar foods like almonds or walnuts, not specifically peanuts.)
|
groundnut (More technical or regional (used in some varieties of English); specifically refers to peanuts in agricultural contexts.)
Antonyms
tree nut (Often contrasted with peanuts in allergy and nutrition discussions because tree nuts grow on trees while peanuts grow underground.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|health
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A small, brown seed that people eat, often as a snack or in food like peanut butter.
An edible, nut-like seed from a low-growing legume plant, usually eaten roasted or used in foods such as snacks, sauces, and spreads.
NOUN
B2
2
földimogyoró
B1
Usage pattern:
a field of [peanut] plants
The region is famous for its peanut farms and rich soil.
A vidék híres a földimogyoró-ültetvényeiről és termékeny talajáról.
These peanut plants need warm weather and well-drained soil to grow well.
Ezeknek a földimogyoró-növényeknek meleg időre és jó vízelvezetésű talajra van szükségük ahhoz, hogy szépen fejlődjenek.
The scientist studied how drought affects peanut yield.
Farmers rotated peanut crops with corn to protect the soil.
We walked past rows of peanut plants on the way to the village.
Learner examples
The peanut plant grows close to the ground.
A földimogyoró-növény a földhöz közel nő.
Many farmers in this area grow peanut plants.
Sok gazda termeszt földimogyorót ezen a környéken.
Peanut plants like warm weather.
They looked at the peanut plants in the field.
The farm has corn and peanut plants.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that the word 'peanut' can also refer to the plant, not just the food. This sense is mostly used in farming or science contexts.
Meaning
plant that produces peanuts
Collocations
peanut plant
|peanut crop
|peanut farmer
|peanut field
|peanut harvest
Synonyms
groundnut plant (More technical; mainly used in agricultural or scientific contexts.)
Antonyms
tree (Contrasts with the peanut plant, which is low-growing and not a tree.)
Themes
science
|food
|nature
|food_drink
Definition
The plant that grows in the ground and makes the seeds we call peanuts.
A low-growing legume plant whose pods develop underground and contain the edible seeds known as peanuts.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to work for [peanuts]
Many interns work for peanuts just to get experience.
Sok gyakornok bagóért dolgozik, csak hogy tapasztalatot szerezzen.
He sold his car for peanuts because he needed quick cash.
Bagóért adta el az autóját, mert gyorsan készpénzre volt szüksége.
The company expects us to do overtime for peanuts.
She was paid peanuts compared with her male colleagues.
You can buy used furniture for peanuts if you look online.
Learner examples
They pay him peanuts at that job.
Azon a munkahelyen bagót fizetnek neki.
She works long hours for peanuts.
Hosszú órákat dolgozik bagóért.
He bought the old phone for peanuts.
I do not want to work for peanuts.
This house was not peanuts; it was very expensive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'for a peanut'* instead of the usual plural *'for peanuts'* when talking about a very small amount of money. This sense is mainly used in the plural and in fixed phrases like 'work for peanuts' or 'pay peanuts.'
Meaning
very small amount of money
Collocations
work for peanuts
|pay peanuts
|sold for peanuts
|earn peanuts
|bought it for peanuts
Synonyms
pittance (More formal; often used in complaints about very low pay.)
|
next to nothing (Informal phrase; emphasizes how extremely small the amount is.)
Antonyms
a fortune (Describes a very large amount of money, the opposite of 'peanuts' in this sense.)
Themes
business
|work
|money
|finance
|daily_life
Definition
A very small amount of money that is not enough or not important.
A very small amount of money, especially an amount that is considered not enough or not worth much.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
4
picur
B1
Usage pattern:
Come here, [peanut]!
Come on, peanut, it’s time for bed.
Gyere, picur, ideje lefeküdni.
Her dad still calls her his little peanut, even though she’s in high school now.
Az apukája még most is a kis picurjának hívja, pedig már gimnazista.
You did great out there, peanut, I’m proud of you.
She picked up the sleepy peanut and carried him to his room.
Okay, peanut, are you ready for your first day of school?
Learner examples
Her mother calls her "peanut" because she is small.
Az anyukája „Picurnak” hívja, mert kicsi.
Good job, peanut, you did it!
Ügyes vagy, picur, megcsináltad!
The coach said, "Nice work, peanut," after the game.
He picked up the little peanut and gave her a hug.
I used to be called peanut when I was a child.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this use is usually affectionate, not about the food. It is mostly used when speaking directly to a child or when talking warmly about a small person, not as a general word for children.
Meaning
affectionate nickname for small person
Collocations
little peanut
|hey, peanut
|my peanut
|poor little peanut
Synonyms
kiddo (Informal and affectionate; more general for any child, not only small ones.)
|
little one (Gentle and affectionate; often used by adults speaking about or to children.)
Antonyms
grown-up (Refers to an adult, contrasting with a small or young person called 'peanut.')
Themes
family
|relationships
|communication
Definition
A cute, friendly name you call a small or young person, usually a child.
An affectionate nickname for a small or young person, especially a child.
Grammar
Dictionary form
peanut
IPA
GB/pˈinət/
US/pˈinət/
Syllables & stress
pea - nut (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pea)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: peanut
- Plural: peanuts
Word family
Forms
peanuts
noun
Related words
nut
noun A2
nutty
adjective
Expressions
for peanuts
1/fɚ pˈinˌʌts/
idiom
informal
for very little money
For a very small amount of money.
Examples
- They bought the old house for peanuts and fixed it up.
- During the sale, you can get good laptops for peanuts.
- He sold his bike for peanuts because he was moving abroad.
pay peanuts
1/pˈeɪ pˈinˌʌts/
idiom
informal
pay someone very little
To give someone very little money for their work.
Examples
- That company pays peanuts, so staff don’t stay very long.
- If you pay peanuts, you can’t expect top-quality employees.
- They pay peanuts and then wonder why no one wants the job.
peanut allergy
1/pˈinət ˈælɚd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
allergic reaction to peanuts
A health problem where a person’s body reacts badly if they eat or touch peanuts.
Examples
- Because of his peanut allergy, he always carries an EpiPen.
- The school bans peanuts to protect students with a peanut allergy.
- Please tell the waiter if anyone at the table has a peanut allergy.
peanut butter
1/pˈinət bˈʌtɚ/
fixed phrase
spread made from ground peanuts
A soft food made from crushed peanuts, usually eaten on bread or in sandwiches.
Examples
- She had toast with peanut butter for breakfast.
- We made peanut butter cookies for the school bake sale.
- Do you prefer smooth or crunchy peanut butter on your sandwich?
work for peanuts
1/wˈɚk fɚ pˈinˌʌts/
idiom
informal
be paid very little
To do a job and get very little money for it.
Examples
- Many young artists work for peanuts while they build their careers.
- I’m not going to work for peanuts when I have ten years of experience.
- They expect us to work for peanuts and still be happy about it.
peanut butter and jelly
1/pˈinət bˈʌtɚ ˈænd d͡ʒˈɛli/
fixed phrase
sandwich with peanut butter and jelly
A sandwich or filling made with peanut butter and a sweet fruit spread, usually eaten on bread.
Examples
- She packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.
- She packed a peanut butter and jelly for lunch.
- As a kid, he ate peanut butter and jelly almost every day.
- Many American children grow up eating peanut butter and jelly.
- We made peanut butter and jelly for the picnic.
- We made peanut butter and jelly on whole-wheat bread.
peanut gallery
1/pˈinət ɡˈælɚi/
idiom
informal
noisy or critical onlookers
People who are watching and making unhelpful or rude comments, instead of doing something useful.
Examples
- Ignore the peanut gallery and focus on your work.
- Okay, peanut gallery, let me finish speaking before you all comment.
- The peanut gallery had plenty to say about his performance.
- He ignored the peanut gallery on social media and stayed focused on his work.
- The coach told the peanut gallery of parents to stop shouting at the referee.