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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō 
ˌa-
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Mash avocado gently with potato masher, leaving it chunky. 
Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2022 The avocado and bean tostada ($5) drizzled with salsa macha at El Garage is one example. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Aug. 2022 At Sweet Liberty Drinks & Company in Miami Beach, this dish is made with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño peppers, serrano pepper, tomatillo, fresh avocado, cucumber and shallots. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Ripe avocado mixed with tomatoes, and hot pepper sauce makes a tasty, vegetarian sandwich. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 June 2022 Angie’s experience surrounding the avocado trees was further detailed in court documents unsealed earlier this month. Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022 Australian avocado growers aren’t allowed to sell their fruit in the U.S. Mike Cherney, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The surprise suspension was confirmed late Saturday on the eve of the Super Bowl, the biggest sales opportunity of the year for Mexican avocado growers. Mark Stevenson, ajc, 13 Feb. 2022 Mum ordered whole avocado on toast with olive oil, chili, lime, and salad leaves. Marissa Charles, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 See More
Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2022 The avocado and bean tostada ($5) drizzled with salsa macha at El Garage is one example. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Aug. 2022 At Sweet Liberty Drinks & Company in Miami Beach, this dish is made with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, jalapeño peppers, serrano pepper, tomatillo, fresh avocado, cucumber and shallots. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Ripe avocado mixed with tomatoes, and hot pepper sauce makes a tasty, vegetarian sandwich. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 June 2022 Angie’s experience surrounding the avocado trees was further detailed in court documents unsealed earlier this month. Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022 Australian avocado growers aren’t allowed to sell their fruit in the U.S. Mike Cherney, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 The surprise suspension was confirmed late Saturday on the eve of the Super Bowl, the biggest sales opportunity of the year for Mexican avocado growers. Mark Stevenson, ajc, 13 Feb. 2022 Mum ordered whole avocado on toast with olive oil, chili, lime, and salad leaves. Marissa Charles, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do ˌa-və-ˈkä-dō
ˌäv-
plural avocados
: a usually green fruit that is shaped like a pear or an egg, grows on a tropical American tree, and has a rich oily flesh