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

Foods like asparagus, spinach, nuts and seeds, and avocado are all good sources. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025

In conclusion, eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (such as fish and poultry), nuts, seeds, and healthy fats like olive oil and avocados to combat heart disease. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025

There are soups like stone crab and cream corn chowder as well as crab and avocado salad. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025

Turkey Avocado Pinwheels Audrey Bruno Whole grain wrap + sliced turkey + avocado In addition to requiring zero cooking, this idea from Harbstreet is also highly adaptable. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 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

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