: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
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Whether sliced into matchsticks and dipped into hummus, roasted to perfection, or shredded into an irresistible carrot cake, carrots are one of the most popular vegetables—and one of the most nutrient-dense, to boot.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Beyond all the creatively silly hummus jokes, the character at the core of the thing will ring true to anyone who’s been on Birthright and met a soldier equally adept at punching and fist pumping.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Instead of just offering a bag of chips (carbohydrate source), try adding hummus (protein source) and a handful of nuts (fat source).
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Also on the menu is a great selection of fresh, farm-to-table dips like hummus and baba ganoush made from scratch daily.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2025
Beyond all the creatively silly hummus jokes, the character at the core of the thing will ring true to anyone who’s been on Birthright and met a soldier equally adept at punching and fist pumping.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Instead of just offering a bag of chips (carbohydrate source), try adding hummus (protein source) and a handful of nuts (fat source).
—Christina Montoya Fiedler, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
Also on the menu is a great selection of fresh, farm-to-table dips like hummus and baba ganoush made from scratch daily.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hummus
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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