almond
noun
the nutlike kernel of the fruit of either of two trees, Prunus dulcis sweet almond or P. dulcis amara bitter almond, which grow in warm temperate regions.
almonds
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pluralof almond.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When the 2023 flood came, his crew scrambled to set up about 30 diesel pumps and sent water flowing onto a vineyard and orchards of almonds, pistachios and olives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
I must have missed their protests against almonds and golf courses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
In the markets of old Dubai, saffron, cumin, pistachios and almonds from Iran still fill the stalls, as if the two shores of the Gulf were not separated by war.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes are often praised for their nutritional value.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Not as good as Hershey with almonds but an acceptable substitute.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
