Thousand Island dressing

noun

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

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All of the flavors—Thousand Island dressing, Worcestershire sauce, spicy-brown mustard, hot sauce—come together in one delicious recipe. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Thousand Islands, islands in the St. Lawrence River

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Thousand Island dressing was in 1912

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“Thousand Island dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thousand%20Island%20dressing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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