gazpacho

[ guh-spah-choh; Spanish gahth-pah-chaw, gahs- ]

/ gəˈspɑ tʃoʊ; Spanish gɑθˈpɑ tʃɔ, gɑs- /

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noun Spanish Cooking.

a soup made of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, oil, and vinegar, and served cold.

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Origin of gazpacho

Borrowed into English from Spanish around 1835–45

Words nearby gazpacho

gazetteer, Gaziantep, gazillion, gazillionaire, gazogene, gazpacho, gazump, gazunder, G.B., GBA, Gbari

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How to use gazpacho in a sentence

This condiment would be right at home on nachos, tacos, gazpacho or grilled meats and sausages.
This veggie jollof recipe with Ghanaian roots is a great way to appreciate the West African staple|Becky Krystal|September 2, 2021|Washington Post
The five-course dinner will begin with a melon gazpacho, followed by a roasted Cornish turbot, caught by a local fisherman, and served alongside locally grown new potatoes, greens and wild garlic pesto.
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When gazpacho is on the blackboard menu at lunch, it's a must.
Holy Molé: Tucson’s Mexican Food with a Kick|Jane & Michael Stern|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A summer meal might include gougéres, gazpacho, tuna persille, chicken, two cheese courses, and chocolate mousse.
A Burgundy Wine Feast|Sophie Menin|July 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST

I love gazpacho and this recipe has a nice twist with the croutons.
Fresh Picks|Douglas Rodriguez|July 21, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Recipe Even vegans can enjoy this gazpacho with tiny olive croutons.
Fresh Picks|Douglas Rodriguez|July 21, 2009|DAILY BEAST
He will eat a plateful of gazpacho or puchero, a sardine, half a roll of bread, and drink clear water as often as wine.
Spanish Life in Town and Country|L. Higgin and Eugne E. Street
In very cold weather the mess is warmed, and then is called gazpacho caliente.
Gatherings From Spain|Richard Ford
This soup is called gazpacho, and it is made with Spanish olive oil, vinegar, tomato juice and ice water.
Getting to know Spain|Dee Day

British Dictionary definitions for gazpacho

gazpacho

/ (ɡəzˈpɑːtʃəʊ, ɡæs-) /

noun

a Spanish soup made from tomatoes, peppers, etc, and served cold

Word Origin for gazpacho

from Spanish

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