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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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Olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds are rich in healthy fats.
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The handmade empanadas, some stuffed with organic pork and avocados, some sweetly filled with cheese custard, are unlike other finds on the road.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Place the avocados in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
The handmade empanadas, some stuffed with organic pork and avocados, some sweetly filled with cheese custard, are unlike other finds on the road.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Place the avocados in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Serve it with avocado, salsa, or even a side of refried beans.
—Martha Stewart, 12 May 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 20 May. 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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