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)

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Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns feature crispy chicken wrapped in a pillowy bun with a pepper glaze made with gochugaru red chili powder, kimchi aioli and pickled cucumbers. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 There is also an appetizer of octopus and shrimp tostada ($13) with a creamy coconut aioli and fresh apple. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 And the Bacon & Cheese Slider features the same beef patty with bacon, melted American cheese and tangy burger aioli. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 One was topped with tender steak tartare, while another conveyed a briny white anchovy on a smear of aioli. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aioli

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 14 Apr. 2026.

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