aioli

noun

ai·​o·​li (ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē How to pronounce aioli (audio)
(ˌ)ā-
: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

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The poblano double burger ($18) has a double smash patty, jack and chihuahua cheese, morita aioli, charred poblanos and fries. Jenna Thompson june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026 In the morning, expect a rotating selection of savory pastries; a hearty breakfast sando featuring one of the city’s fluffiest egg patties with pork, an umeboshi aioli and salmoriglio; and a morning congee. Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 In addition to the hamachi, try the beef tartare, with egg yolk, ruby streaks mustard greens, confit yellowtail and chile; the ‘nduja agnolotti with fennel, garden herbs and pecorino; or the half-chicken Milanese with spring green Caesar and green garlic aioli. Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026 That includes dipping options like tartar sauces and aiolis, which are mayo-based and also hold major red flags for fast expiration. Arabella Hau, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for aioli

Word History

Etymology

Occitan, from ai garlic + oli oil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aioli was in 1846

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“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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