1. A creamy paste made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, commonly served as a dip or spread in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled hummus or houmous; Commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking

Examples

• We ordered hommos and pita bread as an appetizer at the Lebanese restaurant.
• The hommos was smooth and flavored with plenty of garlic and lemon.
• She made hommos from scratch using dried chickpeas and tahini.
• The buffet included several dips, including hommos, baba ganoush, and tzatziki.
• Hommos is a nutritious snack that pairs well with fresh vegetables.