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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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On top of each piece, a small mound of diced cucumber and avocado dressed in a leche de tigre spiked with serrano pepper.
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—Siya Bhambwani, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Feed citrus and avocado with organic citrus and avocado food.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Try adding avocado, chickpeas, or nutritional yeast.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Spoon over toast and finish with avocado and a little olive oil.
—Siya Bhambwani, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Feed citrus and avocado with organic citrus and avocado food.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Try adding avocado, chickpeas, or nutritional yeast.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 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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