mayonnaise

noun

may·​on·​naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz How to pronounce mayonnaise (audio)
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz,
ˈma-ˌnāz,
ˈmā-ˌnāz
: a mixture made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice and used especially as a dressing, condiment, or ingredient

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Make mayo: Meanwhile, add mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon water, 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika to a food processor. Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Some people also use plain Greek yogurt as an alternative to sour cream or mayonnaise to increase the protein and reduce the fat in their recipes. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Pairing turkey with whole-grain bread and mayonnaise made from olive oil will add complex carbs and healthy fats to satisfy you.24 To prevent feeling overly full, try cutting your sandwich in half and eating one half slowly before moving on to the other.3 11. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Liverwurst with butter and mayonnaise on rye, and a chocolate milkshake. Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mayonnaise 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mayonnaise was in 1845

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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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mayonnaise

noun
may·​on·​naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz How to pronounce mayonnaise (audio)
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice

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