pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpe-(ˌ)stō 
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
Examples of pesto in a Sentence
Top the bread with pesto.
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This version has a caprese vibe thanks to fresh tomato slices, mozzarella, and basil pesto.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
One cup of peas contains more than 8 grams of fiber; fresh peas can be tossed into salads, stirred into pasta or risotto, blended into soups, dips, spreads, and pesto—or simply sautéed with olive oil and herbs as a quick side dish.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
The bright green pesto and colorful tomatoes make a beautiful plate that's begging to be enjoyed even on the busiest of weeknights.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Chris’s kale pesto is another banger.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
One cup of peas contains more than 8 grams of fiber; fresh peas can be tossed into salads, stirred into pasta or risotto, blended into soups, dips, spreads, and pesto—or simply sautéed with olive oil and herbs as a quick side dish.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
The bright green pesto and colorful tomatoes make a beautiful plate that's begging to be enjoyed even on the busiest of weeknights.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Chris’s kale pesto is another banger.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pesto
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpes-tō
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
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