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Hummus (Noun)

Meaning

A thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • They ordered a plate of pita chips with fresh hummus as an appetizer at the Middle Eastern restaurant.
  • The store sells many different types of dips but the classic hummus remains the customer favorite.
  • She quickly made a batch of homemade hummus using chickpeas from the garden to serve at the party.
  • Roasted garlic gives this hummus a unique and savory flavor that pairs well with raw vegetables.
  • The chef carefully crafted a beautiful platter of vegetables and fresh pita to be served alongside a side of creamy hummus.

Synonyms

  • Hommos
  • Hoummos
  • Humus
  • Humous

Hypernyms

  • Paste
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