Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conkers

Noun

/ˈkɒŋ.kəz/

Definition

Conkers are the seeds of the horse chestnut tree, typically used in a traditional children’s game in which players try to break each other’s conker by striking them together.

Examples

During autumn, children collect conkers to play with.
The game of conkers has been a tradition in schools for generations.
He crafted his winning conker with a special drilling technique to maximize its durability.

Meaning

The term ‘conkers’ refers to both the game played with the seeds and the seeds themselves, which are shiny brown nuts found within the spiky outer shells of horse chestnuts.