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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 Guests can expect food options such as jambalaya, gumbo, po’boys and beignets, as well as live music from the Euphoria Brass Band. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Bayou Box served gumbo, muffuletta, po’ boys, shrimp Creole, shrimp étouffée, crawfish étouffée, beignets and other classic Cajun dishes. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gumbo

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Noun

Rosalía opened up the Latin Grammys tonight, offering a medley of songs from her 2025 album Lux.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
Summa said Parisol will also have a greatest-hits medley of bites borrowed from other Big Time restaurants.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of medley

Noun

People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Arugula is a leafy green that can be incorporated into a variety of dishes from breakfast and lunch to dinner.

— Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 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

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Brunt Workwear is expanding its assortment with the launch of its first men’s work jeans.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
The designers even fabricated an assortment of to-scale accessories, including game cartridges, a cable link, and AA batteries.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of assortment

Noun

Start with the cheesy French onion soup or New England scallop chowder, then dig into maple bourbon steak tips, Cajun jambalaya, or the Memphis mac and cheese.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of jambalaya

Noun

Fold it into pasta sauce, risotto, mac and cheese, soup or stew.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Crofton Cast-Iron Dutch Oven There are a million uses for a Dutch oven over the holiday season, from making stunning desserts to baking homemade bread to preparing Grandma’s go-to stew recipe.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of stew

Noun

For rustic Swiss fare there's fondue, rösti, and sausage and cheese salad at Restaurant Taverne.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Teacups and saucers make petite stands ideal for small items such as jewelry, while dinner and salad plates work well for culinary uses, such as serving cookies or petit fours at a party.

— Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

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