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

Analysts have pointed to everything from Chipotle guacamole to yachts and Disney World to reinforce their points. —Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026

La Frida's menu boasts sizzling fajitas, shrimp tacos, ceviche and tableside guacamole. —Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Alternatively, serve it alongside these cheesy and spicy chicken quesadillas, add a side of cilantro-lime rice, or whip up some homemade guacamole to dip extra chips into. —Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026

Even the guacamole at Mi Cariño gets an entirely new look, with white onion, serrano chiles and tomato confit. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026

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