gumbo

noun

ˈgəm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce gumbo (audio)
Definition of gumbonext
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 The group’s music draws from rock, blues, jazz, funk, vintage soul and more to create a compelling sonic gumbo. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 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 In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 This 12-quart stockpot is perfect for pasta, soups, sauces, gumbo, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gumbo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
  1. medley
  2. variety
  3. jumble
  4. assortment
  5. collage
  6. jambalaya
  7. stew
  8. salad
Noun
  • The party took an old-school turn when Charlie Wilson treated fans to a medley of solo hits and Gap Band classics.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 July 2026
  • First, Christmas carolers came out and performed a medley to cultivate a Yuletide spirit on a balmy 80-degree afternoon.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The remaining people reported having eaten at a variety of other Mexican-style restaurants, said Carlota Medus, a senior epidemiologist supervisor in the state Health Department’s Foodborne Disease Unit.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of variety
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Petsense offers pet toys and food, grooming supplies, and a small assortment of rodents, reptiles, and fish.
    — Gabe Hauari, Florida Times-Union, 30 July 2026
  • Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • There’s also a collage and a striking large assemblage by Louise Nevelson.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
  • Now that their next tour is in full swing, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram are already teeming with concert outfit inspiration through collage photos and videos.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 29 July 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • Check out their outdoor dining and enjoy all your favorite oceanside foods like crab cakes, jambalaya, and a seafood platter.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • In New Orleans, travelers take detours to devour beignets, jambalaya, etouffee, muffaletta, and gumbo.
    — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Definition of jambalaya
Noun
  • As the one-time mini-mogul stews in the clink, an appeal is fast-tracking its way through the courts.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But kebabs are joined by a variety of stews, salads and eggplant dishes that are mainstays of Persian cooking.
    — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of stew
Noun
  • Also offered are classic sides including potato salad, mac and cheese, beans and coleslaw.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Using peak-season tomatoes and peaches elevates low-effort salad from delicious to sublime.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of salad

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“Gumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gumbo. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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