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 burrata comes with Thai basil pesto and warm za’atar ciabatta.
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Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This easy pesto recipe only takes six ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Add the breadcrumbs, egg and half the mayonnaise pesto sauce mixture.
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Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
One of my favorite meals to make at home is a pesto sandwich with homemade roasted tomato soup.
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Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
This easy pesto recipe only takes six ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Add the breadcrumbs, egg and half the mayonnaise pesto sauce mixture.
—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
One of my favorite meals to make at home is a pesto sandwich with homemade roasted tomato soup.
—
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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