peanut

/ˈpiˌnʌt/
noun
  1. A small, oval-shaped nut that grows underground in a shell, commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
    • Peanut butter is made from ground peanuts.
    • The recipe calls for crushed peanuts sprinkled on top.
    • She packed a handful of peanuts for her hike.
  2. A very small amount of money; a trivial sum.
    • The prize money was peanuts compared to the cost of the trip.
    • They paid her peanuts for her hard work.
    • He worked all day for peanuts.
adjective
  1. Made from or containing peanuts.
    • The peanut sauce added a rich flavor to the noodles.
    • She bought a jar of peanut butter.
    • He ordered a peanut cookie from the bakery.