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)

Examples of aioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The vegan Latin Lingo Pizza comes with chili powder, roasted corn, jalapeños, red onion, vegan cheese, vegan cilantro aioli, cilantro, tajin and lime. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024 They can be dipped in sauces ranging from herbed yogurt to chipotle barbecue to garlic aioli. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024 The hefty food and drink menu features appetizers such as a basket of crinkle fries ($6.95) with malt vinegar aioli and roasted garlic aioli. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 11 Mar. 2024 Its Otto burger has melty raclette cheese, thick-cut bacon, smoked tomato aioli, and red onion jam. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024 Served with pickled daikon and yuzu aioli, the earthy, succulent pork was perfectly balanced by the crunch of the daikon and the acid from the yuzu aioli. The Arizona Republic, 1 Feb. 2024 Sandwiches include a meatball sub with marinara, provolone and basil and a chicken, bacon, avocado grinder made with roasted chicken, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno and aioli. The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024 The Black Hole Sun burger ($14) sandwiches a 7-ounce Angus beef or meatless patty, cheddar cheese and mustard aioli on a black sesame seed bun. The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024 Use extra aioli as a sauce for chicken, fish, or sandwiches. Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024

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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 4 May. 2024.

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