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

The small cheese plates prompted host Drew Barrymore to suggest serving individual guacamole bowls at parties. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025

The dish is topped with A5 Japanese Wagyu beef, seven-year aged cheddar, house guacamole and more. —Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025

With prices averaging in the range of $10 to $20, Coa Cantina’s menu will focus on tacos, burritos, quesadillas and, yes, mouthwatering guacamole with tortilla chips, a popular option at the other two Coa restaurants. —Michael Deeds december 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Dec. 2025

Finely dice and mix chili peppers into salsa, guacamole, or hummus. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 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