noun
- a snack food consisting of peanuts coated with a crispy, seasoned shell, typically served with beer or at bars
Usage: usually plural; informal; North American
Examples
- He grabbed a handful of beernuts from the bowl at the bar.
- The tavern always has a complimentary dish of beernuts on the counter.
- Beernuts are a popular snack to enjoy while watching the game.
- She ordered a beer and some beernuts as an appetizer.