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

This easy potluck salad appeals to all the flavor sensations with hot poblano peppers, cool avocado, crispy chicken strips, and cream cheese. —Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026

For something more savory, try unsalted tortilla chips with homemade salsa or a slice of whole wheat toast with avocado. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026

Continue watering and fertilizing citrus and avocado. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026

The new dip is made with Hass avocados, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and spices, finished off with a hint of lime flavor and a chunky texture. —Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 May 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