hummus

noun

hum·​mus ˈhə-məs How to pronounce hummus (audio) ˈhu̇- How to pronounce hummus (audio)
: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread

Examples of hummus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sides include choices such as falafel, hummus, baked potato, Greek coleslaw and rice. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2024 But my other favorite is a vegan dish: the roasted vegetable sandwich ($13), a filling and well-seasoned pile of produce on flatbread and carrot hummus. Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024 Serve with: More pita and dips such as hummus or tzatziki. Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024 Infuse wild garlic into olive oil and brush it onto bruschetta or avocado toast; use it to make hummus. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024 The menu includes light bites like Mediterranean hummus with spiced pita, as well as flatbreads, salads, charcuterie and artisan cheese plates. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024 In this fresh, easy spread, the chile-herb sauce serves as both a dip and a swirl-in for flavoring hummus. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024 Everybody loves hummus and everybody loves falafel. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024 Some notable items from the menu include small plates such as Korean corn dogs and smoked carrot hummus, pastas such as Thai shrimp tagliatelle, prime meats such as a wagyu sampler and Duroc crown rack of pork and side dishes such as lobster gnocchi. The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Arabic ḥummuṣ chickpeas

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hummus was in 1949

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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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