chestnut Synonyms
Another word for chestnut
• noun (Context 1)
The glossy, reddish-brown edible nut of a chestnut tree, enclosed in a prickly bur and widely roasted or used in cooking and baking.
"Street vendors in the city square sold paper cones filled with warm roasted chestnuts."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a rich, glossy reddish-brown color resembling the shell of a chestnut.
"Her long auburn hair caught the warm glow of the afternoon sun."
• noun (Context 3)
A deep, glossy reddish-brown color resembling that of a chestnut shell.
"The antique desk was stained a rich auburn that complemented the hardwood floor."
• noun (Context 4)
A horse with a reddish-brown coat and a mane and tail of the same or a lighter shade, having no black points.
"The rider entered the dressage arena mounted on a spirited thoroughbred sorrel."
• noun (Context 5)
A joke, story, song, or topic that has been repeated so often that it has become stale and tiresome.
"The comedian ended his set with an old cliche that the audience had heard dozens of times."
Opposites of chestnut
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of chestnut varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: