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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Or make the below wild garlic pesto—a more delicate and unusual version of traditional pesto.
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Gradually increase the speed the pesto begins to emulsify.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Among recent offerings were the Ranch Revival Philly-style tri-tip and Gilroy Gold artichoke heart sandwich melts, pastas with pesto, alfredo or marinara sauces, a seasonal soup and a Moroccan stew.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Place remaining pesto in an airtight container, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; cover and refrigerate.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Gradually increase the speed the pesto begins to emulsify.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Among recent offerings were the Ranch Revival Philly-style tri-tip and Gilroy Gold artichoke heart sandwich melts, pastas with pesto, alfredo or marinara sauces, a seasonal soup and a Moroccan stew.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Place remaining pesto in an airtight container, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; cover and refrigerate.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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 19 May. 2025.
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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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