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

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The restaurant offers Mediterranean specialties like samosas, chicken kebab, hummus, and Persian stews. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026 Wolff says talking about what will be served, or introducing a food like hummus at dinner first, can ease anxiety around unfamiliar cafeteria options. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 All of the food is made fresh, in-house, with high-quality ingredients, including the dressings and sandwich topping, such as their hummus, tzatziki, pesto, and more. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 Sit beneath the fairy lights by the fireplace with a charcuterie board, hummus, and a glass of rosé in hand. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hummus

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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