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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In just 25 minutes, this creamy pesto dish can be ready and on the table.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, parsley, pesto, egg, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste; mix to combine.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
This lively soup features herby pesto, savory broth, and bright lemon to warm up any chilly day.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
Seaweed belongs in any dish that could use a touch more savoriness or brine—think a creamy pasta or a simple pesto.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan, parsley, pesto, egg, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste; mix to combine.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
This lively soup features herby pesto, savory broth, and bright lemon to warm up any chilly day.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
Seaweed belongs in any dish that could use a touch more savoriness or brine—think a creamy pasta or a simple pesto.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 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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