mayonnaise

noun

may·​on·​naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz How to pronounce mayonnaise (audio)
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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Then in a third and final bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Eggs, whether as mayonnaise or hard-boiled additions to a potato salad, are one factor. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 Slather the inside of the rolls with the mayonnaise or aioli and add two slices of eggplant and 1 or 2 leaves of lettuce, and close. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 In a large bowl combine vinaigrette, orange marmalade and mayonnaise. — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mayonnaise

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Etymology

French

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mayonnaise was in 1845

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mayonnaise

noun
may·​on·​naise ˈmā-ə-ˌnāz How to pronounce mayonnaise (audio)
ˌmā-ə-ˈnāz
: a dressing consisting chiefly of egg yolk, vegetable oil, and vinegar or lemon juice

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