How to Use avocado in a Sentence

avocado

noun
Definition of avocadonext
  • Next, pull the nub off the top of the avocado to reveal the color of the flesh inside.
    — Daniel Holzman and Matt Rodbard, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2022
  • Store whole ripe avocados in the fridge to keep them fresh for three to four days.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The rounds of seaweed are crisp and curved, cradling a smear of mashed avocado and a heap of caviar.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Twist one half of the avocado to pull two halves apart.
    — Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Serve sprinkled with some of the avocado, tomato, and cilantro, and the rest of the garnish on the side.
    — Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • Try to gently lift the stalk off the top of your avocado.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Hence the drink and dessert, even if the latter was made from avocado.
    — Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Slice the avocado in half, take out the seed, and then carefully scoop out of the peel.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 May 2021
  • Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender bowl.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and dice the flesh.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2021
  • The avocado is smooth and creamy, with chunks of tomato and onion.
    — cleveland, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the olive oil and avocado oil in a thin stream.
    — Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Heat the avocado oil in the same saucepan over medium heat.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 30 Dec. 2020
  • The fish sauce in the dressing contrasts with the tangy sweetness of the fruit juices, while the avocado adds creaminess and the peanuts lend crunch.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Aim to stick to one fat source—whether that’s cheese, avocado, sour cream or cream cheese.
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Don’t skimp on the avocado, so the sandwich has just a touch of creaminess.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
  • Spread the avocado on one piece of toast, sprinkle with the juice of the lemon and season well with salt and pepper.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 May 2021
  • Shota made a spicy avocado puree, pork loin, sauteed spinach and crunchy black beans.
    — oregonlive, 4 June 2021
  • An easy and fun DIY costume is an avocado with your bump as the pit.
    — Dory Zayas, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2022
  • It’s all topped with a slice of ripe avocado for a balanced, creamy, crunchy bite.
    — Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
  • Press it through the rack, gently sliding it to get all the avocado.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
  • These bright flavors balance out the richness of the cannabis and the avocado for the perfect dip.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • This term can be used for any oil made with plants or seeds—yes, even fruits like olives and avocados.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
  • Add the avocado slices and a dollop of aioli to each patty.
    — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
  • When adding meat or poultry, spoon it over the mashed avocado and under the cheese sauce.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
  • As avocado prices climbed higher in the first months of the year, restaurants and chefs were forced to respond.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The trucks, avocado plants and offers of bribes started rolling in.
    — Emiliano Rodríguez Mega César Rodríguez, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Slice the avocado thinly and put it in an even layer on top of the wasabi-cheese mix, then cover with the smoked salmon.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022
  • This organizer comes in three stylish colors to choose from: avocado green, angel white, and olive green.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Ali Slagle’s ginger-dill salmon is also a straightforward, simple dish: just salmon, ginger and dill with some citrus, radishes and avocado.
    — Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025

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