avocado

noun

av·​o·​ca·​do ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō  ˌa- 

plural avocados also avocadoes

1

: a pulpy green- to purple-skinned nutty-flavored fruit of any of various tropical American trees (genus Persea especially P. americana) of the laurel family

also : a tree bearing avocados

2

: a light yellowish green

Illustration of avocado

• avocado 1

Examples of avocado in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Butternut squash soup topped with pumpkin seeds served alongside salad with tomatoes, peppers, edamame, cucumber, and sliced avocado. —Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025

The arrangement, which consisted of 301,000 avocados, was made in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican American cultural holiday celebrated on May 5. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025

These bright flavors balance out the richness of the cannabis and the avocado for the perfect dip. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025

These items could include grains and meat imported from Canada and tomatoes, avocados, raspberries, strawberries, and peppers from Mexico. —Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

modification of Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl āhuacatl avocado, testicle

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing avocado

• avocado pear
• avocado toast

Kids Definition

avocado

noun

av·​o·​ca·​do ˌav-ə-ˈkäd-ō  ˌäv- 

plural avocados also avocadoes

: the usually green pear-shaped edible fruit of a tropical American tree that has a rich oily flesh

also : the tree that bears this fruit