Definition

A thick, creamy spread made from mashed chickpeas, often mixed with ingredients like tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic, commonly used as a dip or spread.

Example

I love to eat hummus with fresh vegetables as a healthy snack.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making hummus at home?

No, I usually just buy it from the store.

You should really give it a shot; it's super easy and so tasty!

That sounds great! I love hummus with pita bread.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hummus originates from Arabic "ḥummuṣ" (meaning chickpeas), which is derived from the word "ḥummuṣ" (meaning chickpea). The word refers to a spread made primarily from chickpeas, often blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for chickpeas, 'ḥummuṣ', to remember that hummus is a spread made from chickpeas.

Visually Confused Words