mayonnaise

noun may·on·naise \ ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz , ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz , ˈma-ˌnāz , ˈmā-ˌnāz \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Definition of mayonnaise

: a dressing made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice

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Recent Examples of mayonnaise from the Web

Its ingredients include vinegar, rapeseed oil, sugar, cornflour, mustard and egg yolks, giving it a little more kick than a traditional mayonnaise.

— raisa bruner, Time, "Why Heinz Is Renaming One of Its Most Iconic Salad Products to 'Sandwich Cream'," 5 June 2018
The street-level spot (304 Stuart St.) will sell North-Shore style roast beef sandwiches with barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, and cheese; hot and cold lobster rolls; fish tacos; and hot dogs sourced from Moody’s Delicatessen & Provisions.

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Coming soon: Cusser’s Roast Beef & Seafood, a seafood shanty in the heart of downtown," 1 May 2018
For the rosemary lemon aïoli, combine mayonnaise, garlic, rosemary, green onion, lemon zest, juice, if using, and a pinch of black pepper together in a small bowl; stir to blend.

— kim sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "Here’s how to turn regular potatoes into something splendid," 19 Apr. 2018
Stir remaining mustard mixture into 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; cover and refrigerate.

— atlanta life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 2 Mar. 2018
The sauce is to die for: mayonnaise-based with cayenne, paprika and chipotle.

— sherry shahan, latimes.com, "Escape to Creston, cowboy country on California's Central Coast," 3 May 2018
Garnish with mayonnaise and serve on lettuce leaves.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Annual small-town school gathering a nostalgic tribute," 27 Apr. 2018
More elaborate maki rolls, like the Wicked Tuna (tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, asparagus and avocado with mango-jalapeño mayonnaise) are mostly $10 to $16.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Sushi restaurant Fish Cheeks opens in Wauwatosa," 9 Apr. 2018
Either way, cooks will dress the sandwich with spicy mayonnaise, fresh jalapeno slices, cilantro and the couple’s own pickled daikon.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "A ramen and banh mi shop is coming to Fountain Square," 4 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mayonnaise

French

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First Known Use: 1845

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MAYONNAISE Defined for English Language Learners

mayonnaise

noun

Definition of mayonnaise for English Language Learners

: a thick, white sauce used especially in salads and on sandwiches and made chiefly of eggs, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice
: a food made by mixing something (such as chopped eggs) with mayonnaise