Synonyms for
Chestnut
Definition
a shiny brown nut that grows inside a prickly case on a chestnut tree
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- wooden chest
- treasure chest
- sea chest
- storage chest
- antique chest
- travel chest
- pirate's chest
Word family
Usage note
While 'chest' can refer to a large box, it most commonly refers to the part of the human torso between the neck and the abdomen. The adjective 'chesty' usually describes a condition affecting the chest, such as a cough.
Example sentences
- I roasted some chestnuts on the fire.
- The squirrel buried a chestnut in the ground.
- We collected chestnuts on our walk.
- The chestnut tree has big leaves.
- The chestnut horse galloped across the field.
Quotes
The chestnuts were in bloom: a white fluffy throng of flowers hanging from the branches in creamy clusters.
A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle. That is why you can never get a good photograph of a horse. - Chestnut Mare
I'm still a farm girl at heart. If I go on a hike with friends and they want to eat outdoors, my favorite thing to bring is hot corn on the cob. You can roast it on a little fire, and it's delicious. I say, 'Look at me - I'm bringing corn to the beach. I'm such a farm girl.' But seriously, it's fun! - Chestnut Mare