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

Instead of full-fat dairy, the MyPlate and Mediterranean meals get their fats primarily from olive oil, avocado and nut butter. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026

Top a poached egg with a few slices of avocado. —Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Feb. 2026

Off-heat, finish the eggs with slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Stephenson recommends serving sardines on sourdough toast—mix it up with some avocado, tomatoes, lemon, chilli, and parsley. —Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 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