goulash

noun

gou·​lash ˈgü-ˌläsh 

-ˌlash

1

: a stew made with meat (such as beef), assorted vegetables, and paprika

2

: a round in bridge played with hands produced by a redistribution of previously dealt cards

3

: a mixture of heterogeneous elements : jumble

Examples of goulash in a Sentence

a goulash of facts and figures

Recent Examples on the Web

Austria’s stunning Wachau Valley is a highlight, and guests can enjoy local delicacies like Viennese pastries, Hungarian goulash, and schnitzel along the way. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025

Two crones in Budapest are lording over a cauldron of goulash right now discussing the game. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025

Here, learn how to make goulash, one of our favorite dishes of all time. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025

Flavors include goulash, black pepper, black berries, malt balls, meat loaf and blueberries on the finish. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hungarian gulyás, short for gulyáshús, literally, herdsman's meat

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

goulash

noun

gou·​lash ˈgü-ˌläsh 

-ˌlash

: a stew made with meat (as beef), vegetables, and paprika

Etymology

from Hungarian gulyás, short for gulyáshús, literally, "herdsman's meat"