Baba Ganoush

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑbə ɡəˈnuːʃ/

Definitions of baba ganoush

noun a Middle Eastern dish made from mashed cooked eggplant mixed with tahini, olive oil, and various seasonings

Example Sentences

A1 I tried baba ganoush for the first time and I loved it.

A2 My friend made baba ganoush from scratch and it was delicious.

B1 Baba ganoush is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from roasted eggplant.

B2 I prefer baba ganoush over hummus as a dip for my veggies.

C1 The restaurant served a gourmet version of baba ganoush with added spices and herbs.

C2 I attended a cooking class where we learned how to make baba ganoush from a renowned chef.

Examples of baba ganoush in a Sentence

formal Baba ganoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and garlic.

informal I love dipping pita bread in baba ganoush at parties.

slang Let's whip up some baba ganoush for our potluck tonight!

figurative Her words were like a smooth baba ganoush, comforting and satisfying to the soul.

Grammatical Forms of baba ganoush

• past tense: ate
• plural: baba ganoushes
• comparative: more baba ganoush
• superlative: most baba ganoush
• present tense: eats
• future tense: will eat
• perfect tense: has eaten
• continuous tense: is eating
• singular: baba ganoush
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to eat
• gerund: eating
• participle: eaten

Origin and Evolution of baba ganoush

First Known Use: 1705 year

Language of Origin: Levantine Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'baba ganoush' originates from the Levantine Arabic language.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as 'baba ghanoush', the word has evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time but still retains its original meaning of a dish made from mashed cooked eggplant mixed with various seasonings.