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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gumbo
  1. medley
  2. variety
  3. jumble
  4. assortment
  5. collage
  6. jambalaya
  7. stew
  8. salad
Noun
  • Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake The base of the Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake is made with pumpkin purée and a medley of fall spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The music — a medley of the Netflix series’ score and soundtrack — will drive the storyline and energy of scenes, while also melding with the pattern of dialog in the clips, creating a natural flow to the show.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of medley
Noun
  • As, it should be said, has Vardy, with Burnley manager Nicky Hayen, when asked about his new signing’s qualities, pretty much describing the sort of variety that Wrexham need to add up front to become genuine challengers for automatic promotion.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Vienna’s signature wine, Wiener Gemischter Satz is a field blend made from at least three white grape varieties grown side by side, then harvested and fermented together.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 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
  • With half‑year sales topping 100 billion yuan, growth is being driven by Sam’s Club expansion, e‑commerce, and relentless focus on value, assortment, and convenience.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Faherty is number two and the store will be adding boys to its men’s and womenswear assortment.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of assortment
Noun
  • Larry Birkhead is celebrating his daughter's 20th birthday with a rare collage of photos.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The cut luxuriates in the pure sound of the songs that make up its collage.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of collage
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of jambalaya
Noun
  • Autumn’s cooler weather inspires me to cook comfort foods like soups, stews, and cakes.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Just give it a shake or stir before adding it to your coffee, sauce, or stew.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of stew
Noun
  • The lunch and dinner menus provide options of traditional Cyclades specialities; think Greek salad, chicken meatballs, spanikopita.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • This makes a nice vegetarian dinner when served with a salad with a tangy vinaigrette.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of salad

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