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

Passion fruit, guava, blackberries, and avocado are just some fruits that can help fulfill your daily fiber needs. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 May 2025

The best foods for introducing utensils include soft, thick mashed foods like sweet potatoes and avocados, which are easy to scoop. —Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025

Infused with a diamond powder to catches and reflect light, there’s also hyaluronic acid to hydrate and avocado, shea and mango butters to smooth. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Just save that avocado for a few days more and try these tricks for how to soften an avocado to slightly speed up the process. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 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