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

There were no avocados or partially eaten avocados on the ground. —Joan Morris, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025

Place one-quarter of the avocado slices on top of the tomatoes. —Randy Graham, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025

But avocado remains from around 7,500 years ago tell a different story. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025

Avocados Avocados contain nutrients such as vitamin E, folate, niacin, magnesium, and vitamin C. One avocado has 163 micrograms of folate.15 Studies suggest that folate deficiency may be linked to hair loss.2 8. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 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