: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

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The house aioli dressing is added as well as provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 Serve as a chic appetizer or party snack paired with aioli or whatever dipping sauce your heart desires—or, in true French fashion, alongside a hearty steak or roast chicken as an impressive side. Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 It’s served with their signature cilantro aioli, creating the perfect balance of creamy yuca, crispy smoky bacon, and tangy sauce. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Sliced salami, peppers, olives, artichokes and mozzarella all tossed in Italian dressing, layered over a bag of Dutch Crunch Parmesan & Garlic Kettle Chips and drizzled with Calabrian chili aioli. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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