How to Use Brazil nut in a Sentence

Brazil nut

noun
  • Add a Brazil nut or two to your breakfast for an easy antioxidant fix.
    — Lauren Manaker, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are large nuts that are rich in a number of heart-healthy nutrients.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are large nuts that are rich in a number of heart-healthy nutrients.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Dip two Brazil nuts until completely coated, then place them on a small plate lined with wax paper.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are best known for their high selenium content.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are best known for their high selenium content.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • There are many types of nuts, including almonds, walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, pistachios, and pine nuts.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Because selenium levels in Brazil nuts are so high, portion control is key.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Because selenium levels in Brazil nuts are so high, portion control is key.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Used sparingly, Brazil nuts can add flavor and nutrients to meals like burritos, pancakes, or banana bread.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Used sparingly, Brazil nuts can add flavor and nutrients to meals like burritos, pancakes, or banana bread.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Brazil Nuts Just a small handful of Brazil nuts is enough to reap enormous nutritional benefits.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts, along with other types of nuts like cashews and almonds, provide optimal amounts of magnesium in small portions.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Brazil Nuts Brazil nuts, along with other types of nuts like cashews and almonds, provide optimal amounts of magnesium in small portions.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
  • Eating too many Brazil nuts too often can lead to selenium toxicity, which can drive mild, moderate, or severe symptoms, some of which can lead to death.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pistachios, and many other nut varieties are easy additions to your everyday diet.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pistachios, and many other nut varieties are easy additions to your everyday diet.
    — Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, providing up to 990% of your daily value in a small, one-ounce serving.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • So, to avoid consuming too much selenium, enjoy Brazil nuts occasionally.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • This includes fresh fruit and vegetables, lean proteins, omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, walnuts, and Brazil nuts), and complex carbohydrates (kiwis, tangerines, apples, and others).
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Following the arrival of the Portuguese, cacao, rubber, Brazil nuts, and copaiba oil passed through Belém’s port en route to Europe and the rest of Brazil, though the Tupinambá peoples had been using the area as a trading post for far longer.
    — Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'Brazil nut.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: