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

The smooth cheese could be a great addition to your morning toast, topped with tomatoes, avocados, or strawberries. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2026

Joe & The Juice focuses on its fruit juice drinks such as its Green Mile juice, with kiwi, spinach, lemon, apple, and avocado. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently to avoid squishing the avocados. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Additional toppings like pico de gallo, salsa, sliced avocado, or sour cream work well on top of these bowls. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 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