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

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The house aioli dressing is added as well as provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026 Serve as a chic appetizer or party snack paired with aioli or whatever dipping sauce your heart desires—or, in true French fashion, alongside a hearty steak or roast chicken as an impressive side. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 It’s served with their signature cilantro aioli, creating the perfect balance of creamy yuca, crispy smoky bacon, and tangy sauce. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Sliced salami, peppers, olives, artichokes and mozzarella all tossed in Italian dressing, layered over a bag of Dutch Crunch Parmesan & Garlic Kettle Chips and drizzled with Calabrian chili aioli. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aioli

Word History

Etymology

Occitan, from ai garlic + oli oil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aioli was in 1846

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“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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