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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Fromage Croissant Toast: Features melty provolone and American cheeses, caramelized onions, arugula, and garlic aioli. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Holy Cow Idaho in Nampa has concocted The Cherry Bomb ($16.79 with french fries): one-third pound of grass-fed Wagyu with white cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, buttermilk onion straws, roasted jalapeno aioli and black cherry barbecue sauce on a toasted brioche bun from Gaston’s Bakery. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025 The cilantro cream, chipotle aioli and hot sauce have been imitated by what seems like every breakfast burrito operation that followed. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The new additions include aioli and Palm Beach Meats from West Palm Beach; Heritage from Fort Lauderdale; Banh Mi Boy, Coro, Smokemade Meats + Eats and UniGirl in Orlando. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.

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