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

Bake or air-fry a batch and leave them out as a simple app on their own, or turn them into a whole meal by adding fresh salsa, guacamole, and a side of chips. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026

The large platter comes with guacamole, oddly served in a dip bowl but with decent flavor. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Topping the guacamole with a thin layer of pico de gallo can slow down the browning that occurs when it’s exposed to the air. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Heat the tortillas on the grill until warmed through and serve with the fajitas, along with the salsa and guacamole. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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