Word
hazelnut
Phoneticshazel·nut
US/ˈheɪzəɫˌnət/
UK/hˈeɪzɪlnˌʌt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small, round nut with a hard shell that is often used in baking or eaten as a snack. It is also the name for the tree that produces these nuts.
n. the edible seed of the Corylus genus, typically found within a husk or cupule. Often used in culinary contexts for its rich, nutty flavor.
Examples
“I love the taste of hazelnut chocolate.”
“The baker added finely chopped hazelnuts to the cake batter to give it a crunchy texture.”
“While the hazelnut is a staple in European confectionery, the tree itself is valued in landscaping for its ornamental catkins and its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.”
Examples
simple
“I love the taste of hazelnut chocolate.”
contextual
“The baker added finely chopped hazelnuts to the cake batter to give it a crunchy texture.”
complex
“While the hazelnut is a staple in European confectionery, the tree itself is valued in landscaping for its ornamental catkins and its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.”
Real-World Examples
“Once cooked, they're dipped into a sauce called romesco made from tomatoes, garlic, almonds, hazelnuts, red pepper, olive oil and vinegar.” “BelVita’s soft bakes range, including its bestselling choc chip and choc hazelnut flavours, has been reformulated to fall outside the “less healthy” category, with sodium cut by 56%.” Etymology
Equivalent to hazel + nut; from Middle English haselnote, from Old English hæselhnutu (“hazelnut”). Cognate with West Frisian hazzenút (“hazelnut”), Saterland Frisian Hoaselnuute (“hazelnut”), Dutch hazelnoot, German Haselnuss.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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