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gumbo

noun

ˈgəm-(ˌ)bō

Definition of gumbo

as in medley

an unorganized collection or mixture of various things drew his artistic inspiration from the city's rich gumbo of musical styles

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Recent Examples of gumbo When used in gumbo, okra releases its mucilage, which naturally thickens the stew, says Rice. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Just one block over from Sky’s, celebrity-favorite Stevie’s Creole Cafe is still going strong with po’boy sandwiches, gumbo and daily specials. — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 All the Louisiana lifers create a richer, deeper culture with their own food (gumbo and beignets), music (New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz) and festivals (Mardi Gras). — Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026 As a result, filé and okra became primary thickeners of the dish that became known as gumbo. — Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gumbo

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Derived from the Italian word for garden, Chicago-style giardiniera is a veggie medley cured in vinegar and packed in oil, with a satisfyingly crunchy flavor profile ranging from briny to tangy to hot.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Musgraves also performed the same song alongside Parton at the 2019 Grammys during a special segment featuring a medley of Parton’s hits.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of medley

Noun

The bookshelf in our king-bedroom suite featured a variety of titles - from coffee table books chronicling early twentieth-century Miami to art history books to beachy novels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
One of two lists from the White House showed that China planned to trim duties on a variety of US agricultural goods including corn, wheat, sorghum, meat, dairy, vegetable oils and meals.

— Reuters, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of variety

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Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumble

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Senior quarterback Wyatt Tewell has completed 74 of 105 pass attempts for 1,049 yards and 13 TDs with just one interception, connecting with an assortment of receivers.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
And because this marks the brand’s 25th anniversary, Peter Millar also created a sophisticated, luxury assortment to celebrate, which will also make its appearance in the marketing materials.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of assortment

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Though his practice additionally encompasses drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and collage, Shearer acknowledged the primacy of painting in his oeuvre.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
The Artist Loft features artists in residence who teach workshops in various mediums, from collage to watercolor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of collage

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Strained, the broth is savory and often used as a base for hearty dishes, like soups, grits, jambalaya, gumbo, casseroles, and more.

— Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
Menu items will include jambalaya, truffle tenderloin steak and Louisiana-style braised short ribs, according to permitting documents.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jambalaya

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The scent of café de olla mingled with the aromas of tamales, soups and stews as the chatter in the restaurant grew louder.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
At that point, the wine will be more suitable for pouring into a stew than drinking.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of stew

Noun

Use it in salads by marinating in soy sauce, lime juice, and black pepper, cutting it into thin strips, and sauteing with a little coconut oil.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Crudo but not crudo, salad but not salad, a gorgeous rummage of ingredients popping off flashbulb-bright acidity.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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