guac

noun

ˈgwäk How to pronounce guac (audio)
informal
: guacamole
Did someone say tacos and guac?—Daily Hive
… no one can deny the romantic appeal of chips and guac.—Megan Decker

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If a leisurely day by the pool is on the agenda, order chips and guac or sip a Valley Margarita from the comfort of your chaise lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Fresh, light, and gluten-free, these fish tacos are coated in a tangy mango barbecue sauce and topped with slaw, guac, and cilantro. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026 That guac is made of clones Avocado trees (Persea americana) naturally extend from Mexico south to Peru. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 July 2026 Sides include rice and beans, chips with salsa or queso or guac, tater tots and fries. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guac

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guac was in 1983

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“Guac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guac. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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