: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
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There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.
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Connie Ogle
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
This delightful herb-forward hummus stays fresh in the fridge up to 3 days.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
And that hummus and pretzels can be a solid backup plan.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The Veggie sandwich has seasonal vegetables with housemade hummus and pesto for $10.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
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Connie Ogle
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
This delightful herb-forward hummus stays fresh in the fridge up to 3 days.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
And that hummus and pretzels can be a solid backup plan.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
The Veggie sandwich has seasonal vegetables with housemade hummus and pesto for $10.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for hummus
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“Hummus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hummus. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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