Gumbo

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌmbo/

Definitions of gumbo

noun a type of stew or soup originating in Louisiana, typically containing a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and spices

Example Sentences

A1 I tried gumbo for the first time and it was delicious.

A2 My grandmother makes the best gumbo in town.

B1 Gumbo is a traditional dish from the southern United States.

B2 The key to a good gumbo is a dark roux and plenty of spices.

C1 I attended a cooking class to learn how to make a perfect gumbo.

C2 The chef's gumbo was so flavorful and complex, it was a culinary masterpiece.

Examples of gumbo in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious seafood gumbo for the special event.

informal I can't wait to dig into that bowl of gumbo, it smells amazing!

slang Let's grab some gumbo and chill out for the evening.

figurative The diverse group of musicians created a musical gumbo that delighted the audience.

Grammatical Forms of gumbo

• past tense: gumboed
• plural: gumbos
• comparative: more gumbo
• superlative: most gumbo
• present tense: gumbo
• future tense: will gumbo
• perfect tense: have gumboed
• continuous tense: is gumboing
• singular: gumbo
• positive degree: gumbo
• infinitive: to gumbo
• gerund: gumboing
• participle: gumboed

Origin and Evolution of gumbo

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: West African

Story behind the word: The word 'gumbo' is derived from a West African word for okra, which is a key ingredient in the dish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gumbo' has come to refer specifically to a type of stew or soup popular in the southern United States, particularly in Louisiana. The dish has evolved to include a variety of ingredients such as okra, meat, shellfish, and spices, reflecting the cultural influences of the region.