mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz 
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz,
ˈma-ˌnāz,
ˈmā-ˌnāz
: a mixture made chiefly of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice and used especially as a dressing, condiment, or ingredient
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Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Stir together tomatoes, cream cheese, Cheddar, bacon, mayonnaise, jalapeños and brine, scallions, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Boiled dressing Boiled salad dressing, a Southern favorite, was made by cooking eggs, flour, mustard and vinegar over a double boiler to create a sauce somewhere between mayonnaise and hollandaise, according to food news review site The Takeout.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Each of the new subs comes topped with Monterey Cheddar cheese, spinach, red onions, mayonnaise, and generous servings of the new stuffing and cranberry sauce.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Stir together tomatoes, cream cheese, Cheddar, bacon, mayonnaise, jalapeños and brine, scallions, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Boiled dressing Boiled salad dressing, a Southern favorite, was made by cooking eggs, flour, mustard and vinegar over a double boiler to create a sauce somewhere between mayonnaise and hollandaise, according to food news review site The Takeout.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Each of the new subs comes topped with Monterey Cheddar cheese, spinach, red onions, mayonnaise, and generous servings of the new stuffing and cranberry sauce.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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mayonnaise
noun
may·on·naise
ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
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