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

In addition, avocados contain a good amount of magnesium, which has a calming effect on the body and can promote quality, restorative sleep. —Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

But avocados are already one of the pricier produce items in our shopping carts. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Apr. 2025

And Chipotle has promised to keep prices level as long as possible even given the hit to avocado prices coming from Mexico. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

International trade: Most avocado imports to be duty-free after Mexico misses brunt of Trump's tariff orders Mexico, which ships nearly 80% of its exports to the United States, was not included on Trump's list of global, across-the-board tariffs announced on nations last week. —Raul Cortes, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025

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