goulash

noun

gou·​lash ˈgü-ˌläsh 

-ˌlash

1

: a stew made with meat (such as beef), assorted vegetables, and paprika

2

: a round in bridge played with hands produced by a redistribution of previously dealt cards

3

: a mixture of heterogeneous elements : jumble

Examples of goulash in a Sentence

a goulash of facts and figures

Recent Examples on the Web

Comfort comes in many forms, and this hearty goulash delivers it by the bowlful. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Somewhere in Budapest right now, two crones hovered over a cauldron of goulash are looking ahead to Sunday. —Greg Cote february 3, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026

Reheat the goulash in a saucepan over medium heat, adding more broth or water as needed. —Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025

The restaurant was renovated in 2010, but retains its homey roots with dishes like crafuncins (rye-flour ravioli) and Italian-style goulash. —Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hungarian gulyás, short for gulyáshús, literally, herdsman's meat

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for goulash

• backwash
• downwash
• mouthwash
• outwash
• panache
• whitewash
• bosh
• frosh
• gosh
• josh
• posh
• quash

Kids Definition

goulash

noun

gou·​lash ˈgü-ˌläsh 

-ˌlash

: a stew made with meat (as beef), vegetables, and paprika

Etymology

from Hungarian gulyás, short for gulyáshús, literally, "herdsman's meat"