What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
monkeynut
Example
I love snacking on monkeynuts while watching TV. [monkeynuts: noun]
Example
The recipe calls for crushed monkeynuts as a topping. [monkeynuts: plural noun]
peanut
Example
She has a severe allergy to peanuts, so we have to be careful with what we eat. [peanuts: plural noun]
Example
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a classic American lunch. [peanut: singular noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Peanut is more commonly used than monkeynut in everyday language, especially in American English. Monkeynut is a less common term for the same nut.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between monkeynut and peanut?
Neither monkeynut nor peanut is particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts without sounding out of place.
