guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē 

plural guacamoles

: pureed or mashed avocado that is typically mixed with lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and salt and that is usually served as a dip, spread, or topping

Ample tartness and seasoning are our other secrets to a well-balanced guacamole. … make sure to add enough lime juice to give a burst of freshness and acidity to cut through the fatty avocados.

—Gonzalo Guzmán and Stacy Adimando

But everything on the menu tastes like someone's mother made it, from the mashed-to-order jumbo avocados Yolanda transforms into noticeably rich guacamole, to the steamy tamales …

—Craig LaBan

You'll find recipes for nacho-friendly sauces, salsas, guacamoles, beans, vegetables, and proteins.

—Penny and Ed Cherubino

Examples of guacamole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Step aside salsa and guacamole, there's a new favorite dip in town. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025

For instance, roasted tofu or tempeh cubes with guacamole, crunchy raw veggies, pistachios, and whole grain crisps can be satisfying and nutrient-dense. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025

This wasn’t just about his two spectacular touchdown receptions (but for the record, holy guacamole). —Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025

One surprising twist takes guacamole to the next level—with a protein boost to match. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl āhuacamōlli, from āhuacatl avocado + mōlli sauce

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guacamole

• acholi
• emboli
• sertoli
• unholy
• benzimidazole
• dipyridamole
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• metronidazole
• sulfathiazole
• thiabendazole
• carbazole

Kids Definition

guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē 

: spiced mashed avocado that is often served as a spread or dip