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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Turkey and Mozzarella Roll Turkey, mozzarella, and pesto make a satisfying and flavorful combination.
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Utilize condiments like pesto or hummus for the base of your salad wreath, or opt to use ingredients to shape your base, like spreadable cheese, smashed avocado, or Dijon mustard.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Entrees include short ribs, wild king salmon and casarecce pasta with pistachio pesto, burrata and raw sushi-grade shrimp.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Utilize condiments like pesto or hummus for the base of your salad wreath, or opt to use ingredients to shape your base, like spreadable cheese, smashed avocado, or Dijon mustard.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Entrees include short ribs, wild king salmon and casarecce pasta with pistachio pesto, burrata and raw sushi-grade shrimp.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 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 2 Jan. 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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