pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpe-(ˌ)stō 
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
Examples of pesto in a Sentence
Top the bread with pesto.
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While some people still use garlic mustard in salads, soups, and pesto, the plant can quickly overwhelm forests and crowd out native species.
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Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Unusual pesto variations include Herby Pea Pesto and Carrot Top Pesto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Use a fresh, refrigerated pesto like Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto at your local grocery store for this recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Use almonds, walnuts, or your favorite nuts to make pesto.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Unusual pesto variations include Herby Pea Pesto and Carrot Top Pesto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026
Use a fresh, refrigerated pesto like Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto at your local grocery store for this recipe.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Use almonds, walnuts, or your favorite nuts to make pesto.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesto
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpes-tō
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
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