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 slightly tart and sometimes spicy beverage pairs well with sunny days, cozy patios, good company and a side of chips, guacamole and homemade birria tacos. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 May 2025

Crispy corn tortillas are covered in layers of guacamole, black beans, jicama slaw, pineapple and paprika mayo. —Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025

Shop for cookies, breads, guacamole, beef jerky, hummus and gelato, as well as for jewelry and other goods and services. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025

Each table gets a garnish plate filled with fresh pickled onions, guacamole, salsa and cilantro. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 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