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

Menu items include short rib tacos, Maryland crab guacamole and hot stone Wagyu. —Taryn White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Adults can opt for cocktails and the chef’s tasting menu, and kids can enjoy guacamole and tacos. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025

Making a better avocado took giant sloths and mastodons A lot has gone into creating the millions of bowls of guacamole and plates of avocado toast Americans enjoy each year. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025

Infusing guacamole with cannabis oil adds a unique touch to this classic dip, perfect for spring gatherings. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for guacamole

• acholi
• emboli
• sertoli
• unholy
• benzimidazole
• dipyridamole
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• metronidazole
• sulfathiazole
• thiabendazole
• carbazole

Kids Definition

guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē 

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