pecan
/piːˈkæn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a type of nut with a hard, brown shell and a sweet taste, often used in cooking.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Have you ever tried pecan pie? It's delicious.”
“I'll have a handful of pecans as a snack.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A deciduous tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the central and southern United States, having deeply furrowed bark, pinnately compound leaves, and edible nuts.
Related Words
Synonyms:
nut
Word Family:
pecan treepecan piepecan nut