guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
: pureed or mashed avocado seasoned with condiments

Examples of guacamole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Specialty dishes like the $10 Gut Bomb with hot salsa and the $10 Guac Dog with guacamole are designed for the adventurous eaters. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024 The freebie-with-purchase is a catering size order — sized to serve up to 10 people — and includes plantain chips, tortilla chips, guacamole and Tocaya’s three house salsas: roasted tomato, tomatillo and pico de gallo. Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024 Cover a sheet cake with green frosting, fill a tray with green grapes, add a dish with guacamole, or spread out green jello shots. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024 Taco Bell tells Fox Business the avocado verde salsa, which is now a permanent addition to its menu, is viewed as being on the same level as nacho cheese sauce and guacamole—a premium addition to menu items that comes with an extra charge. Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024 Some burger options include a half-pound ground beef burger, a bacon cheeseburger and a guacamole and bacon burger. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024 Her favorite is guacamole because of the healthy fats, potassium and fiber from the avocado. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024 The most popular chicken al pastor entrée in 2023 was a burrito bowl with white rice, black beans, tomato salsa, roasted corn salsa, cheese and guacamole. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 Chipotle: Free guacamole Chipotle posted a challenge where customers can uncover 29 hidden keywords in a company Instagram post to win free guacamole for the year. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guacamole was in 1920

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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

guacamole

noun
gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
: spiced mashed avocado that is often served as a spread or dip

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