mayonnaise

noun

may·on·naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz

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 bread should always be buttered generously or, depending on the dryness of the turkey, judiciously smeared with mayonnaise. —

Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2024 Stir together mayonnaise, Calabrian chiles and chile oil in a small bowl. —

Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Salad cream often replaces regular mayonnaise as a sandwich spread or in chicken, tuna, or potato salad. —

Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024 This recipe uses fresh and juicy crab meat and pairs it with a Key lime mayonnaise for just the right kick. —

Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mayonnaise