guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
: pureed or mashed avocado seasoned with condiments

Examples of guacamole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Avocados have become a staple in the diet of many Americans who slather the creamy fruit on toast and smash it up into guacamole. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024 The flow of avocados from Mexico to California could slow in the days ahead, potentially resulting in tough times for fans of guacamole and avocado toast. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024 There’s an assortment of flavors — citrus crunch, Nashville hot, Buffalo ranch — plus a handful of veggie snack packs with guacamole and hummus. Joan Niesen, Washington Post, 18 June 2024 Here are some of our favorite guacamole recipes: Chilaquiles Avocado Chicken Salad Deviled Eggs Was this page helpful? Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for guacamole 

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl āhuacamōlli, from āhuacatl avocado + mōlli sauce

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guacamole was in 1920

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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

guacamole

noun
gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
: spiced mashed avocado that is often served as a spread or dip

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