nutcracker

noun

nut·​crack·​er ˈnət-ˌkra-kər How to pronounce nutcracker (audio)
: an implement for cracking nuts

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The Orzechowski family, a charming pair of nutcracker grandparents dressed in traditional Gdańsk Garrison attire, guide guests through the history of the market. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Mall walkers count in the dozens, speed-stepping past towering unlit Christmas trees and 11-foot nutcracker statues. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 28 Nov. 2024 Giant nutcrackers, ornaments and snowflakes transform the outdoor space that's lit up by Christmas trees and festive photo ops. Kate Murphy, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024 At Green Angels Landscaping, visitors can stop by on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for a drive-thru display of lights and decor complete with large nutcrackers, a tunnel of lights for children to run through, a polar train village and a town of holiday bears. Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nutcracker 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nutcracker was in the 15th century

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“Nutcracker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutcracker. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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nutcracker

noun
nut·​crack·​er ˈnət-ˌkrak-ər How to pronounce nutcracker (audio)
: a device for cracking the shells of nuts

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