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

Other dishes at brunch include more conventional but also puffy pancakes with French butter and maple syrup and Crab Benedict with crab cake, avocado, smoked trout roe and dill hollandaise. —Laurie Werner, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

Ali Slagle’s ginger-dill salmon is also a straightforward, simple dish: just salmon, ginger and dill with some citrus, radishes and avocado. —Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025

Squalene, avocado, and rosehip oil were all mixed together to create an ultra-hydrating and brightening foundation. —Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025

This organizer comes in three stylish colors to choose from: avocado green, angel white, and olive green. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 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