mayonnaise

noun

may·​on·​naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz How to pronounce mayonnaise (audio)
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz,
ˈma-ˌnāz,
ˈmā-ˌnāz
: a mixture made chiefly of egg yolks, vegetable oils, and vinegar or lemon juice and used especially as a dressing, condiment, or ingredient

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Both are made with mostly local crab meat, mayonnaise, and Nabisco saltines. Christina Tkacik, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2025 Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025 In under 10 minutes, the meaty bologna stars in a dish that is made with a few pantry staples: mayonnaise, mustard, onions, and pickles. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 The sushi menu includes the Chef Special (rice, soy sheets, avocado, sesame seeds, tuna, salmon and cucumber), Spicy Shrimp Roll (rice, seaweed, cucumbers, sesame seeds, spicy mayonnaise, shrimp, sriracha, jalapeno) and Mimi Roll (rice, sesame seeds, cream cheese, avocado, salmon and tuna). Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mayonnaise

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mayonnaise was in 1845

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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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mayonnaise

noun
may·​on·​naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz How to pronounce mayonnaise (audio)
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice

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