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

Trump’s action Friday also exempts a range of fruits including tomatoes, avocados, coconuts, oranges and pineapples. —Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025

While using a vinegar rinse can be beneficial for pesticide-heavy items like berries or grapes, plain water is usually sufficient for avocados. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025

Healthy Skin and Hair Healthy fats and key vitamins in avocado and eggs can contribute to healthy skin and hair. —Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025

Kylie tries to sneak in lunch – a bowl of chili from which her kids picked out the avocados – to steal away for our Zoom call. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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