1. a tree of the horse chestnut family with large leaves and clusters of white or red flowers
2. the large brown seed of a buckeye tree
3. a person from Ohio
Usage: informal

Examples

• The buckeye tree bloomed beautifully in the spring.
• Children collected shiny buckeyes that had fallen from the tree.
• Ohio is known as the Buckeye State.
• The buckeye’s distinctive leaves have five leaflets.
• As a proud buckeye, she cheered for the Ohio State team.
• The park featured several mature buckeye trees along the walking path.