avocado toast

[ av-uh-kah-doh tohst, ah-vuh‐ ]

noun

1. a dish of toast topped with seasoned mashed or sliced avocado, often served with various garnishes:

   They bring a selection of toppings for the avocado toast—I always go for the chopped olives and roasted peppers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of avocado toast¹

First recorded in 2010–15

Example Sentences

One of mine loves to sit down and get the avocado toast.

From Los Angeles Times

They also have a great avocado toast — that sounds boring.

From Los Angeles Times

The flow of avocados from Mexico to California could slow in the days ahead, potentially resulting in tough times for fans of guacamole and avocado toast.

From Los Angeles Times

"I feel like there's all of these tropes that we hear 'don't avocado toast' and there are exogenous factors that are actually making it impossible for people to buy homes and live the American Dream."

From Salon

Over time, though, every serving of avocado toast takes a toll on Michoacán's land, forests and water supply.

From Salon