How to Use avocado in a Sentence

avocado

noun
  • No date has been given for the resumption of the avocado flow.
    Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2022
  • The lonely half avocado and verge-of-expiring burrata cheese goes in.
    Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
  • It’s given me a community of like-minded people who share their healthy harvests of mangoes, greens, avocados, fresh eggs, and venison.
    Julia Ries, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
  • For Mexico, the avocado has been that miracle crop for almost 25 years.
    Mark Stevenson, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Newman recommends natural plant oils and butters (like coconut, avocado, and shea) as well as ceramides, which are essential to your skin’s barrier function.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In California, some avocado growers started hearing news of the suspension Sunday through word of mouth.
    Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2022
  • Store whole ripe avocados in the fridge to keep them fresh for three to four days.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The rounds of seaweed are crisp and curved, cradling a smear of mashed avocado and a heap of caviar.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Hence the drink and dessert, even if the latter was made from avocado.
    Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the olive oil and avocado oil in a thin stream.
    Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Aim to stick to one fat source—whether that’s cheese, avocado, sour cream or cream cheese.
    Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Don’t skimp on the avocado, so the sandwich has just a touch of creaminess.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • An easy and fun DIY costume is an avocado with your bump as the pit.
    Dory Zayas, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2022
  • It’s all topped with a slice of ripe avocado for a balanced, creamy, crunchy bite.
    Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
  • Press it through the rack, gently sliding it to get all the avocado.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
  • This term can be used for any oil made with plants or seeds—yes, even fruits like olives and avocados.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
  • Add the avocado slices and a dollop of aioli to each patty.
    Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
  • When adding meat or poultry, spoon it over the mashed avocado and under the cheese sauce.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
  • As avocado prices climbed higher in the first months of the year, restaurants and chefs were forced to respond.
    Tim Carman, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The trucks, avocado plants and offers of bribes started rolling in.
    Emiliano Rodríguez Mega César Rodríguez, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Slice the avocado thinly and put it in an even layer on top of the wasabi-cheese mix, then cover with the smoked salmon.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022
  • New South’s Crunchy Dog makes use of pork rinds, eel sauce, spicy mayo, avocado and cream cheese.
    Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 6 July 2023
  • The timing: Once the avocado is ripe, it is best consumed within the next day or so.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 22 July 2022
  • Chicken and avocado arepas and pork and cheese arepas from Senor Arepa.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The eggs and sausage provide plenty of protein, while the avocado adds healthy fats and fiber.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2022
  • In the years since, the tree has yielded a few more avocados each season, sometimes as many as nine or 10.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 29 July 2023
  • Add slices of ripe avocado in between the tomato slices and basil leaves.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
  • Though that might sound too spicy, the habanero’s fruity flavor pairs perfectly with the avocado and the richness of the salmon keeps the heat in check.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Serve the remaining avocado sauce on the side, along with lime wedges.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2022
  • This allows the avocado cubes to contrast with the texture of the fish, Cervantes says.
    Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

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