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

Examples of mayonnaise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, scallions, 1/2 cup of the bacon, and 1/4 cup of the glaze until smooth and well blended. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a small bowl, stir sour cream and mayonnaise until blended; cover and refrigerate. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2025

Created in the 1890s by hotel maître d’ Oscar Tschirky, the salad is known for its combination of apples, celery, walnuts and mayonnaise that became an instant classic served around the world. —Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025

Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese For Sour Cream or Mayonnaise Clark suggested using Greek yogurt or cottage cheese instead of sour cream or mayonnaise. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mayonnaise

• egg mayonnaise
• tuna mayonnaise

Rhymes for mayonnaise

• aldolase
• alleyways
• amylase
• anaphase
• anhydrase
• anyways
• arginase
• cabarets
• carriageways
• castaways
• catalase
• cellulase

Kids Definition

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