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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA popular Middle Eastern chickpea dip or spread.

Easily confused with

humus →

Common pairings

a tub of hummus hummus and pitta garlic hummus

Word forms

hummuses plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic hummus, the word for chickpea.

Origin: Arabic

Synonyms

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humus hommos humous hoummos

Related words

humus

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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