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

The glossy domed bun, truffle aioli and wagyu beef helped elevate the burger above standard pub fare. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

Two smash patties are welded together with cheese; a smear of aioli lends a creaminess. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Some of the restaurant’s most popular dogs include the Soo Cali, which is topped with arugula, tomato, avocado, crispy onion strings and spicy basil aioli and the Chili Idol that’s loaded with Haus chili, cheese sauce and diced onions. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 13 July 2026

The kitchen is ably led by former River Café head chef Danny Bohan, whose menu draws on French and Italian culinary traditions with highlights like Dorset crab with tomatoes and aioli and sea bass carpaccio. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Occitan, from ai garlic + oli oil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

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