Peanut — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈpē-(ˌ)nət/ pea·nut

Meaning & Definition of Peanut

Peanut (noun)

  1. a low-branching widely cultivated annual herb (Arachis hypogaea) of the legume family with showy yellow flowers having a peduncle which elongates and bends into the soil where the ovary ripens into a pod containing one to three oily edible seeds; also, its seed or seed-containing pod
  2. an insignificant or tiny person
  3. a trifling amount

Peanut (adjective)

  1. insignificant, petty

Peanut (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention

    "this is a peanut matter, and we're fools for wasting time on it"

    similar: chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly, Mickey Mouse, minute, negligible, niggling, no-account, nominal, paltry, petty, picayune, piddling, piddly, piffling, pimping, slight, trifling, trivial
    related: inferior, mean, imperceptible, inappreciable, little, puny, tiny, hairsplitting, nitpicking, pettifogging, quibbling, one-horse, small-fry, two-bit
    opposite: big, consequential, considerable, important, material, significant
    near: serious, substantial, weighty, eventful, momentous, pivotal, conspicuous, noteworthy, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, striking, appreciable, discernible, measurable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Peanut

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peanut:

chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly, Mickey Mouse, minute, negligible, niggling, no-account, nominal, paltry, petty, picayune, piddling, piddly, piffling, pimping, slight, trifling, trivial

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Peanut

Words with the opposite meaning of Peanut:

big, consequential, considerable, important, material, significant

Related Words for Peanut

inferior, mean, imperceptible, inappreciable, little, puny, tiny, hairsplitting, nitpicking, pettifogging, quibbling, one-horse, small-fry, two-bit

Near Antonyms of Peanut

serious, substantial, weighty, eventful, momentous, pivotal, conspicuous, noteworthy, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, striking, appreciable, discernible, measurable

Word Forms of Peanut

Inflections: peanuts

Origin & Etymology of Peanut

First known use: 1802

Words & Phrases Containing Peanut

peanut butter, peanut gallery, peanut oil, circus peanut

Frequently Asked Questions about Peanut

What does "Peanut" mean?

"Peanut" means a low-branching widely cultivated annual herb (Arachis hypogaea) of the legume family with showy yellow flowers having a peduncle which elongates and bends into the soil where the ovary ripens into a pod containing one to three oily edible seeds; also, its seed or seed-containing pod. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a low-branching widely cultivated annual herb (Arachis hypogaea) of the legume family with showy yellow flowers having a peduncle which elongates and bends into the soil where the ovary ripens into a pod containing one to three oily edible seeds; also, its seed or seed-containing pod.

What is another word for "Peanut"?

Other words for "Peanut" include chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly and Mickey Mouse. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Peanut" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Peanut"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Peanut". Common alternatives include chicken, de minimis, footling, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, measly, Mickey Mouse, minute and negligible.

What is the opposite of "Peanut"?

Antonyms of "Peanut" include big, consequential, considerable, important, material and significant. Near antonyms include serious, substantial, weighty and eventful.

How do you use "Peanut" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peanut" in a sentence: "this is a peanut matter, and we're fools for wasting time on it".

Is "Peanut" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Peanut" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Peanut"?

"Peanut" is pronounced /ˈpē-(ˌ)nət/ and divided into syllables as pea·nut.

What is the origin of the word "Peanut"?

First known use: 1802.