pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpe-(ˌ)stō 
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
Examples of pesto in a Sentence
Top the bread with pesto.
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The orange hardcover book, which celebrates Made in Italy craftsmanship, was displayed throughout the store, where guests could flip through pages of photos depicting artisans working with glass, terracotta, brass and bronze, and pesto.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
There are more than half-a-dozen on the menu, and the very good chicken turns excellent when dunked in a tomatillo vinaigrette, say, or a three-herb pesto or potent fish-sauce aioli.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Blend into a mint pesto: In a food processor, blend mint leaves with parsley or basil, garlic cloves, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Settled on the storied piazzetta, the elegant restaurant is known for its regional specialties like its basil pesto, prawn pappardelle, and fish baked in salt crust—often, enjoyed by celebrities straight from their yachts and locals alike.
—Vogue, 29 May 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
There are more than half-a-dozen on the menu, and the very good chicken turns excellent when dunked in a tomatillo vinaigrette, say, or a three-herb pesto or potent fish-sauce aioli.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
Blend into a mint pesto: In a food processor, blend mint leaves with parsley or basil, garlic cloves, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Settled on the storied piazzetta, the elegant restaurant is known for its regional specialties like its basil pesto, prawn pappardelle, and fish baked in salt crust—often, enjoyed by celebrities straight from their yachts and locals alike.
—Vogue, 29 May 2025
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpes-tō
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
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