mayonnaise

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

|Updated on: 9 Aug 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

Keep toppings super simple with fan favorites like iceberg lettuce, cheese (Whitener’s go-to is white American), and maybe a tasty spread, like the classic mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "How to Cook a Hamburger Like a Chef," 26 June 2018
Anglo-Dutch group Unilever, maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Dove soap, made 58%; French dairy specialist Danone, known in the U.S. for Dannon yogurt, 47%.

— stephen wilmot, WSJ, "Size Becomes a Handicap for Global Food Giants," 14 June 2018
The muzzling of the protest was more muffled than at the same perio Media: Euronews What's the difference between mayonnaise and salad dressing?

— heloise, Houston Chronicle, "Here’s to the U.S. flag!," 13 June 2018
Drawn butter, for brushing 1 In a mixing bowl, combine Tabasco, lemon juice, Old Bay, chives, salt, mayonnaise and egg.

— claire perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Exceptional crab cakes start with quality and quantity of the crustacean," 4 May 2018
There’s also a sandwich homage to Chapel Hill, N.C. (with pimento cheese and crispy Tar Heel country ham), as well as a sandwich hat tip to Greenville, S.C. (made with chicken bacon, Duke’s mayonnaise and Gruyere).

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "Four great L.A. fried chicken restaurants to try now," 2 May 2018
Add ¼ cup cilantro, the ½ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and mix well.

— amy dewall dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Famous dinner party gaffes and a colorful Earth Day menu," 21 Apr. 2018
In the meantime, until Heinz announces an official release date, Americans will have to blend mayonnaise and ketchup on their own - or venture to Dubai, as the condiment is only available in the Arab Gulf.

— janine puhak, Fox News, "Mayochup may change its name for US market," 17 Apr. 2018
Warm Sweet Potato-Chopped Salad with Fish You've never had potato salad like this before. Ditch the typical mayonnaise base for creamy sesame dressing for an inventive new take on a summer staple.

— danielle page, USA TODAY, "Inventive summer salads for a fresh take on dinner," 2 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mayonnaise

French

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MAYONNAISE Defined for English Language Learners

mayonnaise

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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