aioli

noun

ai·​o·​li (ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē 

(ˌ)ā-

: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

Examples of aioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The spicy smashburger pick features pepper jack cheese, pineapple relish, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapenos, and pineapple habanero aioli. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025

Eyrie Fries This hearty, shareable plate of duck-fat fries is served with aioli, Parmesan and fresh herbs, as well as a generous drizzle of truffle hot sauce. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025

The turkey burger is topped with mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry aioli, and served with sweet potato fries and marshmallow fluff. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025

The bulgogi burger has a very slight Korean flavor — what mostly comes through is the delicious Peterson beef, topped simply with American cheese, aioli, romaine and caramelized onion and nestled into a squishy brioche bun. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Occitan, from ai garlic + oli oil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aioli

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