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Definition of gazpacho
gazpacho
/ɡəzˈpɑːtʃoʊ/
gaz · pa · cho
Plural:gazpachos
gazpacho Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
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A traditional Spanish soup made from raw, blended vegetables—typically tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and garlic—and characteristically served cold.
Example
"On a sweltering summer afternoon in Andalusia, a chilled bowl of gazpacho is immensely refreshing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish 'gazpacho', likely originating from Mozarabic. Its ultimate roots are uncertain but may be connected to a pre-Roman Iberian word meaning 'fragments' or 'pieces', referring to the bread traditionally soaked in the broth.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gazpacho. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gazpacho