acorns

[ˈeɪkɔːnz]

acorns Definition

the nut of an oak tree, typically having a bitter taste and oval shape.

Using acorns: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acorns" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The squirrels were gathering acorns for the winter.

  • Example

    She used acorns to make a natural dye for her fabric.

  • Example

    Acorns are a traditional food source for some Native American tribes.

Phrases with acorns

  • oak and acorn

    a symbol of strength and potential, often used in heraldry and other iconography

    Example

    The coat of arms featured an oak and acorn to represent the family's strength and potential.

  • great things can come from small beginnings

    Example

    The company started as a small startup, but from little acorns grow mighty oaks, and now it's a multinational corporation.

  • to be an acorn

    to be a small or insignificant part of something larger

    Example

    In the grand scheme of things, my opinion is just an acorn in the forest of ideas.

Origins of acorns

from Old English 'æcern'

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Summary: acorns in Brief

'Acorns' [ˈeɪkɔːnz] are the nuts of oak trees, with a bitter taste and oval shape. They are used as a food source by some cultures and can be used to make natural dyes. The phrase 'from little acorns grow mighty oaks' means that great things can come from small beginnings.