Thousand Island dressing
noun
: mayonnaise with chili sauce and seasonings (such as chopped pimientos, green peppers, and onion)
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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Cite this Entry
“Thousand Island dressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thousand%20Island%20dressing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2023.
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