peanuts

noun
UK /ˈpiːnʌts/
US /ˈpiːnʌts/

Peanuts are small nuts that grow in the ground and taste salty and crunchy.

She ate a handful of peanuts while watching the movie.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A very small amount of money.

He works all day for peanuts.

3. Something very easy or unimportant.

That test was peanuts compared to the last one.

4. The edible seeds of the peanut plant, often roasted and salted.

We bought roasted peanuts at the ballpark.