chestnut

Definitions

A glossy, hard-shelled edible nut that develops in a prickly burr on a deciduous tree.

A reddish-brown color.

An old, often-repeated story, joke, or piece of information.

Examples

The horse had a beautiful chestnut coat that shone in the sunlight.

We roasted a bag of chestnuts over the open fire during the holiday season.

Synonyms

old joke stale story trite remark worn-out anecdote

Antonyms

original idea fresh concept novel thought new discovery unheard story