pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpe-(ˌ)stō 
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
Examples of pesto in a Sentence
Top the bread with pesto.
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Settled on the storied piazzetta, the elegant restaurant is known for its regional specialties like its basil pesto, prawn pappardelle, and fish baked in salt crust—often, enjoyed by celebrities straight from their yachts and locals alike.
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Vogue, 29 May 2025
Homemade pesto ground with a mortar and pestle is drizzled on top with Taggiasca olives.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Both days will feature different spots serving bites of ramen, wagyu, éclairs, baklava, tamales, bbq meatballs, pesto gnocchi, spring rolls and more.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 21 May 2025
Sides include dill pickle and pesto pasta for $4.50 and mac and cheese and soups for no more than $8.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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Vogue, 29 May 2025
Homemade pesto ground with a mortar and pestle is drizzled on top with Taggiasca olives.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Both days will feature different spots serving bites of ramen, wagyu, éclairs, baklava, tamales, bbq meatballs, pesto gnocchi, spring rolls and more.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 21 May 2025
Sides include dill pickle and pesto pasta for $4.50 and mac and cheese and soups for no more than $8.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pesto
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“Pesto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pesto. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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pesto
noun
pes·to
ˈpes-tō
: a sauce made especially of fresh basil, garlic, oil, pine nuts, and grated cheese
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