What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hazelnut
Example
I love the taste of hazelnut coffee in the morning. [hazelnut: adjective]
Example
She added chopped hazelnuts to the cookie dough for extra crunch. [hazelnuts: noun]
cobnut
Example
The recipe calls for cobnuts, but regular hazelnuts will work too. [cobnuts: noun]
Example
The cobnut butter had a rich and creamy texture. [cobnut: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hazelnut is a more common term than cobnut, and is used more frequently in everyday language and recipes.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hazelnut and cobnut?
Both hazelnut and cobnut are generally considered to be neutral in terms of formality, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
