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

Avocados One avocado provides about 4 grams of protein, according to the USDA. —Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026

Second, walk up to the bin and survey all of the avocados. —Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

The same enzyme is found in apples, peaches, avocados, mangoes, eggplant, potatoes and mushrooms, meaning any of these can undercut the flavanol value of cocoa, grapes or berries when mixed together. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026

Cherries Have More Fiber Cherries have more fiber than plums, but both have small amounts compared to fruits like raspberries, blackberries, avocado, pear, or apple. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 June 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