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

Add on a warm brioche pistachio roll for $14. —Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

Nuts, like almonds or pistachios, are portable, satisfying, and keep blood sugar levels stable. —Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026

There are also small farmers growing pistachios, almonds and other crops. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

Each of these boxes contains a dozen Belgian chocolates in a range of flavors and fillings, including milk chocolate nougat, pistachio, caramel, and hazelnut. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 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