pesto
pronunciation
How to pronounce pesto in British English:
UK [ˈpestəʊ]
How to pronounce pesto in American English:
US [ˈpestoʊ]
Word Origin
- pesto (n.)
- olive oil-based pasta sauce, 1937, from Italian pesto, contracted form of pestato, past participle of pestare "to pound, to crush," in reference to the crushed herbs and garlic in it, from Latin root of pestle.
Example
- 1. He couldn 't remember pesto and it pissed me off .
- 2. Would you say your pesto is the best-o ?
- 3. No. you commissioned me to rid you of pesto .
- 4. This pesto will keep a bit in the refrigerator , but it really hits its peak when served soon after it is made .
- 5. Italian stir 3 tbsp pesto and 1 c cooked pasta into the finished soup .