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 original recipe–a combination of celery, apples, and mayonnaise—was invented in 1893 by the legendary maitre’d Oscar Tschirky, at the 34th Street property.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, juice, vinegar, and hot sauce; stir to combine.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
The chicken sandwich, made with high-quality poultry, is paired with parmesan instead of the usual mayonnaise, which keeps it lighter while still adding flavor.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, green onion, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until combined.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, juice, vinegar, and hot sauce; stir to combine.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
The chicken sandwich, made with high-quality poultry, is paired with parmesan instead of the usual mayonnaise, which keeps it lighter while still adding flavor.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, green onion, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper until combined.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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