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

Try incorporating fiber-rich foods like avocados, raspberries, lentils, chia seeds, and cacao nibs into your diet for an easy and delicious way to boost your health. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024

The bowls come with steamed rice, ahi tuna, cucumber, mango, edamame, ginger, avocado, green onions and wonton chips. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2024

Broccoli is one of several produce items that are sensitive to ethylene gas, which is naturally emitted by some fruits and vegetables (including apples, avocados, pears, and peppers), and speeds up the ripening process of any sensitive produce picks in their vicinity. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024

The nonprofit partnered with local and national organizations to bring in over 50 volunteers who helped unload two trucks full of fresh produce and help bag and distribute the food — avocados, potatoes, tortillas, spinach, eggs and oranges — to people driving by or who stopped for the event. —Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 8 July 2024

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

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