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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Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, salt, black pepper and garlic powder in a small mixing bowl, Mix well to incorporate. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Hot Onion ‘Soufflé’ Dip Nothing says game day like a hot dip, and this one has all the right components: onions, cream cheese, parmesan, and mayonnaise. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025 Some foods made with raw eggs — such as mayonnaises, salad dressings, and homemade ice creams — don’t pose a bird-flu risk if the eggs are pasteurized, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Feb. 2025 The Double Char includes two chargrilled beef patties, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise on a toasted bun. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 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 21 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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