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 When in Roma is a killer sandwich with pesto, garlicky mayo with a twang of citrus, umami-rich roasted Roma tomatoes, crisp greens and carmelized mozzeralla.
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
During summer, when basil grows like a weed and is more fragrant than ever, classic basil pesto is a no-brainer.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Pensiero suggests using them to make a fresh, herby pesto that levels up pasta and grilled vegetables or can be smeared on sandwiches.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 June 2025
Per Epicurious, your options range from from peanut sauce to pesto.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 30 May 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
During summer, when basil grows like a weed and is more fragrant than ever, classic basil pesto is a no-brainer.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Pensiero suggests using them to make a fresh, herby pesto that levels up pasta and grilled vegetables or can be smeared on sandwiches.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 13 June 2025
Per Epicurious, your options range from from peanut sauce to pesto.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 30 May 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 12 Jul. 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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