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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Stir in mayonnaise, scallions, and Swiss cheese until just combined.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
This new wave of inventive deviled eggs has a natural home in Kentucky, where chefs like Sara Bradley grew up enjoying a basic mixture of egg yolks, mayonnaise and paprika during family dinners in Paducah.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
Said to trace its roots all the way back to the 1860s and a seaside fish and chips shop in Lancashire, England, the chip butty can be doused with optional condiments ranging from ketchup and malt vinegar to mayonnaise.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
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.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
This new wave of inventive deviled eggs has a natural home in Kentucky, where chefs like Sara Bradley grew up enjoying a basic mixture of egg yolks, mayonnaise and paprika during family dinners in Paducah.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
Said to trace its roots all the way back to the 1860s and a seaside fish and chips shop in Lancashire, England, the chip butty can be doused with optional condiments ranging from ketchup and malt vinegar to mayonnaise.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
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.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 3 Dec. 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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