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

Jalapeños are in a number of menu items at the restaurant chain, including chili-corn salsa, pico de gallo and guacamole. — Lily Alvino, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

At picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole. — Jayash Paudel, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Give your guacamole or popcorn some extra chile-lime zing and serve it alongside a charcuterie board. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

There's no room service, but upstairs is The Roof, a local hot spot—though also seasonal—serving oysters, tacos, guacamole, and other small plates, plus trendy summery drinks like frosé and strawberry habañero margaritas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 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