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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Slather it on sandwiches, wraps, or burgers in place of mayonnaise.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The jokes about gallon jars of mayonnaise perhaps obscure the company’s true power.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Lightened-Up Mayo or Hybrid Spreads A healthy alternative to mayonnaise doesn’t have to mean nixing it entirely.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Mash avocado and use as a spread on whole-grain toast or as a mayonnaise alternative in sandwiches.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The jokes about gallon jars of mayonnaise perhaps obscure the company’s true power.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Lightened-Up Mayo or Hybrid Spreads A healthy alternative to mayonnaise doesn’t have to mean nixing it entirely.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Mash avocado and use as a spread on whole-grain toast or as a mayonnaise alternative in sandwiches.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Mayonnaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayonnaise. Accessed 8 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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