pesto
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Noun — An Italian sauce made from crushed basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese.
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How to use pesto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
basil pesto
pesto pasta
a jar of pesto
Etymology
From Italian pesto, from Latin pistus ("crushed, pounded") — the same root as "pestle," reflecting how the ingredients are traditionally ground together.
Full origin of pesto →Frequently asked questions
What does “pesto” mean?
The word “pesto” means an Italian sauce made from crushed basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese. In plain terms, a green sauce traditionally made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, oil, and cheese.
How do you pronounce “pesto”?
“Pesto” is pronounced PEHS-toh (/ˈpɛstoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pesto” in a sentence?
Here is “pesto” used in a sentence: “She tossed the pasta with fresh pesto and cherry tomatoes.”
What part of speech is “pesto”?
“Pesto” is a noun.
Where does the word “pesto” come from?
The word “pesto” comes from Latin. From Italian pesto, from Latin pistus ("crushed, pounded") — the same root as "pestle," reflecting how the ingredients are traditionally ground together.
