aioli

noun

ai·​o·​li (ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē 

(ˌ)ā-

: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

Examples of aioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whole roasted artichoke with aioli and bright gremolata, stracci (a flat pasta) tossed in kale and walnut pesto, and duck with brothy borlotti beans and escarole are some of the new dishes on the menu. —Claire Ballor staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026

Carolina-style whole hog barbecue is placed atop a tostada, topped with miso mustard aioli and pickled jalapeno. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026

The energy is unfussy and warm, and one of my happiest memories here is snacking on four cheese arancini with black truffle aioli, while sipping on the most delicious margaritas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

A la carte items include Baja oysters, Black Hat Bakery sourdough, a daily ceviche selection and the Carter Country Regenerative Beef cheeseburger with seaweed aioli and beef tallow fries. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Occitan, from ai garlic + oli oil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aioli

• acholi
• emboli
• sertoli
• unholy
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• dipyridamole
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole
• metronidazole
• sulfathiazole
• thiabendazole
• carbazole