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 chicken salad provides 32 g of protein plus a serving of veggies and healthy fats from the avocado. —Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026

Oseguera dropped out of school after the sixth grade to pick avocados. —N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026

There are several foods with more magnesium than oats, including various seeds and nuts, spinach, and avocados. —Zia Sherrell, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

From avocados to blueberries and mangoes, many fruits and veggies saw measurable price increases. —Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 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