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

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

Since the recipe called for homemade cheese dip, pico de gallo, and guacamole, the entire cooking process took about 45 minutes. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024

What to expect: The menu includes items like a bacon-fig-jam guacamole, an al pastor bowl, a Coca-Cola-marinated steak taco and the option to create your own tacos. —Zachery Eanes, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024

Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe 3 courses $55/couple Beverage included Dine-in only Make a date night out of it at this longtime family eatery by sharing an order of chile con queso or guacamole to start. —Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 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