guacamole

American  

[gwah-kuh-moh-lee, gwah-kah-maw-le] / gwɑ kəˈmoʊ li, ˌgwɑ kɑˈmɔ lɛ /

noun

Mexican Cooking.

1. a dip of mashed avocado mixed with tomato, onion, and seasonings.

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guacamole British  

/ ˌɡwɑːkəˈməʊlɪ /

noun

1. a spread of mashed avocado, tomato pulp, mayonnaise, and seasoning

2. any of various Mexican or South American salads containing avocado

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Etymology

Origin of guacamole

1915–20; < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl āhuacamōlli literally, avocado sauce; avocado, mole ⁶

Example Sentences

Fetching ingredients from a fridge decorated with magnetic letters and arts and crafts, Linda preps homemade guacamole to go with ceviche from the market.

From Los Angeles Times

When broke people stop buying Big Macs and Americans stop overpaying for guacamole, the consumer is tapped out.

From MarketWatch

“I’m not getting double meat anymore,” said Ombonga, who typically orders a chicken burrito with guacamole and toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The food was OK, alas — a passable brisket burrito, chalky queso, insipid guacamole.

From Los Angeles Times

The kind you might have first met at a 4th of July picnic in a glass Pyrex dish, where guacamole and sour cream mingled with salsa and shredded cheese in slightly slouchy strata.

From Salon