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

One technique is to squeeze a bit of fresh lemon or lime juice on the cut side of an avocado. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026

Assemble the Salad In a large serving bowl, create a bed of greens followed by chickpeas, avocados, and radishes. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026

Key Takeaways Putting either avocado or peanut butter on toasts adds valuable nutrients, but in different ways. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026

Healthy fats and dairy intake The dietary guidelines also instruct Americans to incorporate healthy fats, including those from meats, poultry, eggs, omega 3-rich seafood, nuts and seeds, full-fat dairy, olives, and avocado. —Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 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