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peanut

Pronunciation: [ˈpiːnʌt]

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Learn how to use peanut in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

Example

He wishes he could earn more than peanuts from his current position.

Example

How can someone live on peanuts for their salary?

How to pronounce peanut

Pronunciation: [ˈpiːnʌt]

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