guacamole

[gwah-kuh-moh-lee, gwah-kah-maw-le]

noun

Mexican Cooking.

1. a dip of mashed avocado mixed with tomato, onion, and seasonings.

guacamole

/ ˌɡwɑːkəˈməʊlɪ /

noun

1. a spread of mashed avocado, tomato pulp, mayonnaise, and seasoning

2. any of various Mexican or South American salads containing avocado

Word History and Origins

Origin of guacamole¹

1915–20; < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl āhuacamōlli literally, avocado sauce; avocado, mole ⁶

Word History and Origins

Origin of guacamole¹

from American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl avocado + molli sauce

Example Sentences

The kind you might have first met at a 4th of July picnic in a glass Pyrex dish, where guacamole and sour cream mingled with salsa and shredded cheese in slightly slouchy strata.

From Salon

They are also great for dipping, whether that’s in guacamole, hummus or cottage cheese.

From Salon

I’m a tapas-style girl, so I like to order a variety of different dishes: guacamole, tuna and avocado crunch roll and Korean fried cauliflower.

From Los Angeles Times

In “The Rat Race,” she flirts with a chatty restaurant server making tableside guacamole, who, like her, hate-watches a reality show called “Bi Bingo.”

From Salon

The proliferation of Mexican and other Latin cuisines cemented the avocado’s position as an American staple — largely via guacamole.

From Los Angeles Times