chestnut
Translation
chestnut
Examples
We roasted chestnuts on the fire.
We roasted chestnuts on the fire.
Her hair is a beautiful shade of chestnut.
Her hair is a beautiful shade of chestnut.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chestnut a glossy brown nut We roasted chestnuts on the fire.
((the color)) chestnut a reddish-brown color Her hair is a beautiful shade of chestnut.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (color) brown, auburn, brunette
Etymology
From Old French 'chastaigne,' with 'nut' added in English. It ultimately comes from Greek 'kastanon'.
Memory Tips
Think of the rich brown color of a roasted chestnut. The word itself contains 'chest' and 'nut'.