Meaning & Definition of word "Avocado"

Avocado

/ˈævəˌkɑːdoʊ/

noun:

  • 1. A large, green, pear-shaped fruit with a rough skin and a creamy flesh, often used in salads and spreads.
    • Example: I made a delicious guacamole using ripe avocado.
  • 2. The tree (Persea americana) that produces this fruit, commonly found in warm climates.
    • Example: The avocado is native to south-central Mexico.

verb:

  • 1. To produce or grow avocados.
    • Example: They plan to avocado their farm to diversify their crops.

Etymology

From Spanish 'aguacate', derived from Nahuatl 'āhuacatl'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guacamole:

A dip made from mashed avocado, lime juice, and seasonings, often served with chips.

avocado toast:

A dish consisting of mashed avocado spread on toasted bread.

Related Words

guacamole:

A sauce/dip made primarily from avocados.

essential fatty acids:

Healthy fats found in avocados.

Slang Meanings of avocado

Meaning: A term for a wealthy or pretentious person who overemphasizes health and organic food.

Example Sentence: She's such an avocado, always talking about her juice cleanse.

Meaning: Refers to millennials or younger people who are often seen as obsessed with avocados.

Example Sentence: They say millennials are just a bunch of avocados.