1
: a large hickory (Carya illinoinensis synonym C. oliviformis) 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
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The company, which began in 1935, has been shelling pecans for travelers ever since.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Samples have not been made available yet, but the official tasting notes describe rich butterscotch, pecan, berry, and caramel on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Take inspiration from Magnolia Table’s Baked Oatmeal by adding a dash of maple syrup and some candied pecans to your usual breakfast for extra flavor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The funnel cake itself tasted like any regular funnel cake, but the chocolate drizzle and dollop of German chocolate cake frosting, which features sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans, is what made the whole dessert.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Samples have not been made available yet, but the official tasting notes describe rich butterscotch, pecan, berry, and caramel on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Take inspiration from Magnolia Table’s Baked Oatmeal by adding a dash of maple syrup and some candied pecans to your usual breakfast for extra flavor.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The funnel cake itself tasted like any regular funnel cake, but the chocolate drizzle and dollop of German chocolate cake frosting, which features sweetened shredded coconut and chopped pecans, is what made the whole dessert.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pecan
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“Pecan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecan. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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