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DictionaryguacamoleAvocado dip
noun

guacamole

gwak-uh-MOH-lay/ˌɡwækəˈməʊleɪ/

A dip or spread made mainly from mashed avocado.

The tortilla chip rests in chunky green guacamole beside a cut avocado.

A shallow bowl of chunky green guacamole beside a freshly cut avocado half and a few tortilla chips, with one chip resting in the dip to reveal its thick mashed texture.
Etymology
guacaNahuatlavocado
+moleNahuatlsauce

The components mean “avocado” and “sauce”: the name describes the preparation by its main ingredient, directly connecting it to the mashed-avocado dip.

In context

Epicurious0:25
who's ready to make the best guacamole the most important part of making a guacamole is choosing the right avocado
The Best Guacamole You’ll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

More examples

  • I spread guacamole on my sandwich instead of mayonnaise.
  • This guacamole has lime juice, cilantro, and chopped onion.
  • Would you like guacamole on your tacos?

Similar words

dip
A broader term that does not specify avocado as an ingredient.
spread
Emphasizes spreading food onto a surface rather than dipping into it.