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

His tempura sole with nori seaweed became a fast favorite, while the Madagascar shrimp popcorn tempura and crispy avocado top the lite bites. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Healthy fats like avocado and nut butter can also support healthy blood sugar levels. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2026

Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and avocado should be scrubbed before slicing, because the knife can pull germs from the surface into the flesh. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Create your own home orchard with delicious olives, avocados, oranges, and more. — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 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