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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Parmesan Garlic Fries: Crispy crinkle cuts dusted with parmesan cheese served with a side of roasted garlic parmesan aioli. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025 Arby's serves it on a toasted sub roll slathered with a new, savory garlic aioli. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025 More adventurous eaters can opt for recipes like the Oxford – buffalo with blue cheese aioli, mozzarella, tomato, basil, mixed greens and olive oil – and The Big Boy, an elk sub with baked beans, barbecue Dijon, celery, coleslaw, onions and cayenne honey. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2025 While ranch and blue cheese are classics, honey mustard pairs surprisingly well with Garlic Parm, and a citrus-forward aioli can boost the brightness of Lemon Pepper. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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