hummus

noun

hum·​mus ˈhə-məs How to pronounce hummus (audio) ˈhu̇- How to pronounce hummus (audio)
: 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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Kamal gained notoriety among downtown residents for offering fresh shawarma and hummus inside Cosentino’s Market. Jenna Thompson june 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads. Connie Ogle june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 Blending cauliflower into a hummus alternative makes a low-carb dip for other vegetables. Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 18 June 2026 The secret to super-creamy hummus? Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hummus

Word History

Etymology

Arabic ḥummuṣ chickpeas

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hummus was in 1949

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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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