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
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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The tableside guacamole—mashed to order and impossibly fresh—is a must, setting the stage for smoky, slow-roasted tacos and a cocktail list stacked with premium tequilas and mezcals.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese and Caliente sauce add even more oomph to the option.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Tips for Making Homemade Guacamole Making guacamole at home isn't complicated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Food influencers are already sharing preservation hacks, from freezing avocados to DIY guacamole packs.
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Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, cheddar cheese and Caliente sauce add even more oomph to the option.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Tips for Making Homemade Guacamole Making guacamole at home isn't complicated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Food influencers are already sharing preservation hacks, from freezing avocados to DIY guacamole packs.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for guacamole
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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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