Chestnut Definition & Meaning
chestnut
- adjective
- (of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color; "a chestnut horse"; "chestnut hair"
- noun
- wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
- any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur
- edible nut of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
- the brown color of chestnuts
- a small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse's leg
- a dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse
"Chestnut" in song lyrics
See how chestnut is used in real songs:
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"So I gotta stay vest up, cop me a coupe same color as the chestnut"
Dom Pachino — Chop it Up -
"Cream 750, material chestnut"
Dr. Ama — No More Games -
"pictrues brotti chestnut"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with chestnut
Usage tips for "chestnut"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "chestnut" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for chestnut to find words that pair well.