in-shell peanuts
nounUK /ɪn ʃɛl ˈpiːnʌts/
US /ɪn ʃɛl ˈpiːnʌts/
Peanuts that still have their hard outer shell on.
We bought a big bag of in-shell peanuts to snack on at the game.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Peanuts sold unopened, often roasted and salted, for cracking open by hand.
The ballpark vendor sold warm in-shell peanuts.
3. Peanuts used as bird or animal feed while still in their shells.
She scattered in-shell peanuts for the squirrels.
4. A snack style where the shell keeps the nuts fresh until eaten.
In-shell peanuts stay tasty longer than loose ones.