How to Use avocado in a Sentence

avocado

noun
  • Place the avocados in a large bowl and mash with a fork.
    — ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • Rub a cut lemon or lime over the flesh of the avocado.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Top a poached egg with a few slices of avocado.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Toss with the shrimp, then top with avocado and cilantro.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Store whole ripe avocados in the fridge to keep them fresh for three to four days.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Foods like nuts, seeds, and avocados are chock-full of healthy fats.
    — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Add healthy fats like nuts, seeds, or avocado to meals .
    — Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Olive oil, avocados, nuts, and seeds are rich in healthy fats.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
  • Shota made a spicy avocado puree, pork loin, sauteed spinach and crunchy black beans.
    — oregonlive, 4 June 2021
  • Aim to stick to one fat source—whether that’s cheese, avocado, sour cream or cream cheese.
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 25 Feb. 2023
  • Not all recipes call for soft avocados.
    — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • There's a lot to love about avocados.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
  • In a small bowl, mash the yolks and avocado with a fork until smooth.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2018
  • The flesh and pits of avocados are toxic to birds and pets too.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
  • No avocado lasts longer than three days.
    — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
  • 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
  • Ripe avocados should be placed in the fridge in the crisper drawer.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Hence the drink and dessert, even if the latter was made from avocado.
    — Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Sliced avocado will not last as long as a half and should be used up within a day.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Once cut or mashed, avocados will turn blackish-brown in the blink of an eye.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The avocado is smooth and creamy, with chunks of tomato and onion.
    — cleveland, 24 Dec. 2020
  • One, that Ezra's jaw may be sharp enough to cut both hands and avocados.
    — Ella Cerón, Teen Vogue, 15 Nov. 2018
  • The fridge will extend the shelf-life of your ripe avocado.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • One technique is to squeeze a bit of fresh lemon or lime juice on the cut side of an avocado.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Choose a fruit that feels slightly soft, like a ripe avocado.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Top with sliced avocado and serve with tortillas on the side.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Take them with meals that include healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, or nuts.
    — Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Take them with meals that include healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, or nuts.
    — Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
  • One whole avocado can provide just as much fiber, if not more, than many types of beans.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026
  • It’s all topped with a slice of ripe avocado for a balanced, creamy, crunchy bite.
    — Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023

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