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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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Choices run the gamut of cultural and flavor-palette preferences, from Asian produce such as Thai basil and bok choi, to colorful Latin favorites such as chiles and avocados.
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Hass avocados are in season from April to October; ripe ones are dark, yield to gentle pressure, and are green under the stem.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
It's also found in a variety of foods, such as avocados, nuts, beans, and leafy greens.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, aim to use a variety of healthy oils for cooking and dressings, and eat sources of good fats like nuts and avocados.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Hass avocados are in season from April to October; ripe ones are dark, yield to gentle pressure, and are green under the stem.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025
It's also found in a variety of foods, such as avocados, nuts, beans, and leafy greens.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Instead, aim to use a variety of healthy oils for cooking and dressings, and eat sources of good fats like nuts and avocados.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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 23 Sep. 2025.
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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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