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

Ordered it with everything – cilantro, onions, guacamole. —Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025

PriorityChef Mortar and Pestle Set A fan-favorite among shoppers during October Prime Day, this mortar and pestle set is a must-have for anyone with a guacamole habit. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025

Black+Decker Electric Food Chopper Easily chop chicken for chicken salad, avocado for guacamole, or onions for a casserole. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025

Grilled items are available too, like octopus al carbon, skirt steak with roasted poblano chile and guacamole and Tomahawk steak. —Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 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