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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The molten cheese brings all the ingredients together, but a high ratio of corn to dumpling and the bright basil in the pesto keep this dish light enough for summer.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Fresh salads and pesto garlic cheesy bread are on the menu, as are brownies and s’mores pies for dessert.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Or opt for two spreads—regular mayonnaise on one slice of bread and mashed avocado, pesto, or hummus on the other.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Fresh salads and pesto garlic cheesy bread are on the menu, as are brownies and s’mores pies for dessert.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Or opt for two spreads—regular mayonnaise on one slice of bread and mashed avocado, pesto, or hummus on the other.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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