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

Almost everything grows here – oranges, olives, avocado and pomegranates. —Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 Nov. 2025

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Fresh produce Fruits and vegetables like berries, avocados, bananas and spinach rarely survive long enough for smaller households to get their money's worth, savvy shoppers say. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025

For a one-two punch in the sleep-support department, try wrapping roasted seaweed sheets around slices of creamy avocado, another magnesium-rich food, to create a simple, satisfying snack that’s perfect for winding down. —Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 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