Meaning of the word chestnuts in English

What does chestnuts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chestnuts

US /ˈtʃɛs.nʌts/
UK /ˈtʃɛs.nʌts/

Plural Noun

edible nuts that grow in a prickly case on a tree, often roasted and eaten, especially around Christmas

Example:
We roasted chestnuts over an open fire during the holidays.
The smell of roasted chestnuts filled the air at the Christmas market.