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

White rice and crisp vegetables like cucumber, radish, or avocado keep the focus on the salmon. —Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Lunchtimes are more abstemious with avocado and tuna packed poke bowls and watermelon salad at the W lounge. —Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Dinner is steak or salmon, salad with quinoa and avocado and veggies. —Erica Chidi, SELF, 22 Jan. 2026

Try incorporating high-fiber foods like avocados, raspberries, lentils, chia seeds, and cacao nibs into your diet for an easy and delicious way to boost your health. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026

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