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

For those seeking deeper moisturization and cellular renewal, the Repair Hemp & Retinol Face Cream ($75) blends retinol with plant extracts like avocado and rice oil to improve texture, brighten tone, and support firmness, while antioxidants help defend against environmental stressors. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2025

Serve BLTs on whole-grain bread with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado instead of mayo. —Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

Studies have shown little to no risks associated with eating avocados. —Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2025

Top items include bananas, avocados, strawberries, honey crisp apples, limes, blueberries, blackberries and navel oranges. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025

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

Rhymes for avocado

• desperado
• adelantado
• bravado
• machado
• mikado
• incommunicado

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