noun
hummus
HUU-muhs
Hummus (noun) means a creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Example: “We scooped up the hummus with warm pitta bread.”
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A creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
"We scooped up the hummus with warm pitta bread."
"She spread hummus on her sandwich instead of mayonnaise."
How to use hummus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular Middle Eastern chickpea dip or spread.
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Common pairings
a tub of hummus
hummus and pitta
garlic hummus
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Word forms
- Plural
- hummuses
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Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic hummus, the word for chickpea.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hummus” mean?
The word “hummus” means a creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. In plain terms, a popular Middle Eastern chickpea dip or spread.
How do you pronounce “hummus”?
“Hummus” is pronounced HUU-muhs (/ˈhʊməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hummus” in a sentence?
Here is “hummus” used in a sentence: “We scooped up the hummus with warm pitta bread.”
What part of speech is “hummus”?
“Hummus” is a noun.
Where does the word “hummus” come from?
The word “hummus” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic hummus, the word for chickpea.
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