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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Avocado Swapping out fat sources like margarine, butter, or mayonnaise with healthy fats like avocado may lower heart disease risk. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025 Some menu options: the standard breakfast sandwich (eggs, bacon, Swiss cheese and Dijon mayonnaise), guacamole toast, and the Monte Cristo sandwich. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025 In 2019, Falfurrias acquired condiment, sauce and spice manufacturer Sauer Brands, known for its Duke’s mayonnaise brand. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025 Popular on Variety Duke’s Mayo began doing the mayonnaise dump in 2021, and last year the company hosted a Mayo Combine for fans. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 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 29 Jan. 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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