: 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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Utilize condiments like pesto or hummus for the base of your salad wreath, or opt to use ingredients to shape your base, like spreadable cheese, smashed avocado, or Dijon mustard.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Letty’s on Shamrock was open for 12 years, offering a cozy third space for regular diners, serving up honey pecan chicken, burgers, hummus nachos, epic brownies and more.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Enjoy sliced bell peppers with hummus for a snack.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
Carrots with Hummus Carrots and hummus provide the perfect blend of crunchy and creamy snacks.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Letty’s on Shamrock was open for 12 years, offering a cozy third space for regular diners, serving up honey pecan chicken, burgers, hummus nachos, epic brownies and more.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Enjoy sliced bell peppers with hummus for a snack.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 19 Dec. 2025
Carrots with Hummus Carrots and hummus provide the perfect blend of crunchy and creamy snacks.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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