peanut
Pronunciation: [ˈpiːnʌt]
Word
Context: “food”
(noun) a small, round seed that grows underground in a pod. People often eat peanuts as a snack, and they can also be used to make peanut butter.
Example
I love eating peanuts while watching a movie.
Example
He didn't like peanuts because he found them too salty.
Example
Do you prefer roasted peanuts or raw peanuts?
Context: “money”
(noun) a slang term for a small amount of money. When someone says they make peanuts, it means they don’t earn much money at their job.
Example
She earns peanuts at her part-time job, but she enjoys it.
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He wishes he could earn more than peanuts from his current position.
Example
How can someone live on peanuts for their salary?
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