guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē 

plural guacamoles

: pureed or mashed avocado that is typically mixed with lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and salt and that is usually served as a dip, spread, or topping

Ample tartness and seasoning are our other secrets to a well-balanced guacamole. … make sure to add enough lime juice to give a burst of freshness and acidity to cut through the fatty avocados.

—Gonzalo Guzmán and Stacy Adimando

But everything on the menu tastes like someone's mother made it, from the mashed-to-order jumbo avocados Yolanda transforms into noticeably rich guacamole, to the steamy tamales …

—Craig LaBan

You'll find recipes for nacho-friendly sauces, salsas, guacamoles, beans, vegetables, and proteins.

—Penny and Ed Cherubino

Examples of guacamole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Satisfying cravings for avocado toast or guacamole could be costlier if Donald Trump follows through with plans to slap tariffs on goods from Mexico, experts told Newsweek. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024

Fruits such as peaches, papayas and pineapples appear in both salsas and guacamoles. —Scott Hocker, theweek, 3 Sep. 2024

The menu now features The Threesome, a trio of award-winning Green Chile Queso, guacamole, and your choice of salsa. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024

Here’s a recipe for a savory bacon, egg and guacamole breakfast sandwich. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē 

: spiced mashed avocado that is often served as a spread or dip