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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If a sandwich for supper doesn't excite you, try these crunchy and gooey paninis filled with cheese, chicken, and pesto.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Culinary team member Nancy Eisman suggested whirring them into pesto.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 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
The richness of the pesto and mushrooms paired perfectly with the bright, peppery crunch of the arugula, creating a balanced and memorable bite.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Culinary team member Nancy Eisman suggested whirring them into pesto.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 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
The richness of the pesto and mushrooms paired perfectly with the bright, peppery crunch of the arugula, creating a balanced and memorable bite.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 6 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 12 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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