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

The avocado toast starts with fluffy brioche and tops it with creamy avocado, pickled veg, crispy tofu and a scallion oil. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026

The bar offers incredibly fresh foods like green juice and a fantastic salad with a side of tostones topped with lobster and avocado at the beach bar. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

The Charlotte Thanksgiving sandwich layers turkey, sweet potato and cranberry, while the Colombian paisa sandwich brings together beef, sweet plantains and avocado. —Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026

Trees throughout the property provide oranges, avocados, bananas, papayas, pomelos, apples, plums, limes, figs, tangerines, guavas, lemons, peaches, pears, apricots, mangoes, passion fruit and olives. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 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