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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The sandwich flavors he’s tested at the market so far include pastrami and Swiss with horseradish cream cheese; bacon, egg and cheese with pork roll; and bacon, egg and cheese with sriracha mayonnaise. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025 Like mayonnaise, salad dressings have a life of up to two months after the seal has been broken. Arabella Hau, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Finally, spread some on sandwich bread to add bright flavor, or mix a couple of tablespoons with mayonnaise for an extra-special condiment. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025 Food scientists have long been both fascinated and puzzled by the complex behaviors of edible foams and emulsions such as mayonnaise, ice cream. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 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 23 Feb. 2025.

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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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