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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do
ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō 
ˌa-
ˌa-
plural avocados also avocadoes
1
: a pulpy green- to purple-skinned nutty-flavored fruit of any of various tropical American trees (genus Persea especially P. americana) of the laurel family
also
: a tree bearing avocados
2
: a light yellowish green
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Put it on your avocado, your summer tomatoes or your chocolate chip cookies!
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Alongside ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and spices, this dip is topped with queso blanco and pomegranate seeds.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Black beans, lentils, raspberries, chia seeds, sprouted-grain bread, and avocados provide more fiber than sourdough bread.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 July 2026
Toppings like avocado and salsa add a flavor kick and offer even more potential health benefits.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Alongside ripe avocados, fresh tomatoes, and spices, this dip is topped with queso blanco and pomegranate seeds.
—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Black beans, lentils, raspberries, chia seeds, sprouted-grain bread, and avocados provide more fiber than sourdough bread.
—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 July 2026
Toppings like avocado and salsa add a flavor kick and offer even more potential health benefits.
—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for avocado
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“Avocado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avocado. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do
ˌav-ə-ˈkäd-ō
ˌäv-
ˌäv-
plural avocados also avocadoes
: the usually green pear-shaped edible fruit of a tropical American tree that has a rich oily flesh
also
: the tree that bears this fruit
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