1
: a large hickory (Carya illinoinensis synonym C. illinoensis) that has roughish bark and hard but brittle wood and is widely grown in the warmer parts of the U.S. and in Mexico for its edible nut
2
: the wood of the pecan tree
The hardwood floor was made of pecan.
3
: the smooth oblong thin-shelled nut of the pecan tree
bought some pecans to make a pie
Examples of pecan in a Sentence
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Sprinkle powdered sugar and lemon zest on top, and add a handful of crushed almonds, pecans, or walnuts to balance it all out.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
Golf carts are readily available for exploring the picturesque grounds, which are laced with pecan trees and wildflowers and host a rose garden, a trio of fishing ponds, and Peach Creek.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
What does McDonald's new Grandma's McFlurry taste like? Ahead of the release of Grandma's McFlurry, some would-be samplers wondered whether the treat might taste like butter pecan, butterscotch, strawberry or perhaps peppermint.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Slivered almonds, whole pine nuts and chopped walnuts, pecans and cashews add great flavor and crunch.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
Place the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the nuts begin to brown and become fragrant.
—Fox News, 3 May 2024
Build your own frozen yogurt creation from flavors like chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, cake batter and golden vanilla.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Anita's daughter, Tonya Council, remembers that even sitting in front of the TV at night, her grandmother would shell pecans for the next day's pies.
—Kathleen Purvis, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Note: To toast pecans at home, preheat the oven to 325°F.
—Fox News, 3 May 2024
Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
Golf carts are readily available for exploring the picturesque grounds, which are laced with pecan trees and wildflowers and host a rose garden, a trio of fishing ponds, and Peach Creek.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
What does McDonald's new Grandma's McFlurry taste like? Ahead of the release of Grandma's McFlurry, some would-be samplers wondered whether the treat might taste like butter pecan, butterscotch, strawberry or perhaps peppermint.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
Slivered almonds, whole pine nuts and chopped walnuts, pecans and cashews add great flavor and crunch.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024
Place the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the nuts begin to brown and become fragrant.
—Fox News, 3 May 2024
Build your own frozen yogurt creation from flavors like chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, cake batter and golden vanilla.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
Anita's daughter, Tonya Council, remembers that even sitting in front of the TV at night, her grandmother would shell pecans for the next day's pies.
—Kathleen Purvis, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Note: To toast pecans at home, preheat the oven to 325°F.
—Fox News, 3 May 2024
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“Pecan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecan. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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