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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Or opt for two spreads—regular mayonnaise on one slice of bread and mashed avocado, pesto, or hummus on the other. Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Pring said in recognition of National School Lunch Week, the district is rolling out new meals from around the world, such as homemade hummus with pita bread, chicken ramen, carnitas bowls and more. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Intersperse ramekins of dips like roasted beet hummus, baba ghanoush, or a creamy artichoke spread for a pop of color, flavor, and texture. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 Other delicacies included falafel, gyros, spanakopita, hummus and desserts like baklava and butter cookies. Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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