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

Add olive oil when making an omelet, use avocado on toast, or mix nuts and seeds into oatmeal. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Mar. 2026

From the '60s to the '80s, shades like avocado green, emerald, navy, and even bright turquoise were all the rage. —Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026

Use flavorful pesto or avocado in place of cheese or mayo. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026

This research looked at the heart benefit of eating a Hass avocado and a cup of mango every day for people who have the diagnosis of pre-diabetes. —Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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