English Word · Intermediate
chamoy
Mexican fruit-and-chilli sauce
Pronunciation: /tʃəˈmɔɪ/
Meaning
A Mexican sauce made with pickled fruit and chilli, combining sour, salty, sweet and spicy flavours.
Example
We served the sliced pineapple with chamoy on the side.
We served the sliced pineapple with chamoy on the side.
Practice tips
- Practice chamoy out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.