guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
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

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Eva Longoria spikes her signature chunky guacamole with lemon juice, for a refreshing change of pace from lime. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 Synthetic dyes were found in such products as blueberry bagels, guacamole, corn chips and hot dog buns — items that consumers might not expect them. Niamh Ordner, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025 To combine these factors, try cold guacamole, or a plant protein shake mixed with flaxseed oil. Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025 Add some dips such as guacamole, hummus, or ranch dressing for an extra layer of flavor. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for guacamole

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guacamole was in 1891

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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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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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