Thousand Island dressing


Thousand Island dressing

noun

Definition of THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

: mayonnaise with chili sauce and seasonings (as chopped pimientos, green peppers, and onion)

Origin of THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Thousand Islands, islands in the St. Lawrence River
First Known Use: 1924

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