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.—
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Gonzalo Guzmán and Stacy AdimandoBut 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
Craig LaBanYou'll find recipes for nacho-friendly sauces, salsas, guacamoles, beans, vegetables, and proteins.—Penny and Ed Cherubino
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Once it was plated, Mr. Ortiz urged me to karate-chop it, producing decadent cheese crisps for dipping into guacamole.
—Jake Naughton, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Except this guacamole has none of those ingredients.
—Unilever Food Solutions Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Cover the surface of the guacamole with a thin layer of lemon or lime juice.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Make a yogurt parfait with coconut yogurt, berries, and nut-free granola.
Guacamole and plantain chips: Avocados provide nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E. Pair guacamole with crunchy, gluten-free plantain chips.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jake Naughton, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Except this guacamole has none of those ingredients.
—Unilever Food Solutions Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Cover the surface of the guacamole with a thin layer of lemon or lime juice.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Make a yogurt parfait with coconut yogurt, berries, and nut-free granola.
Guacamole and plantain chips: Avocados provide nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E. Pair guacamole with crunchy, gluten-free plantain chips.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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guacamole
noun
gua·ca·mo·le
ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē
: spiced mashed avocado that is often served as a spread or dip
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