mirepoix

noun

mire·​poix mir-ˈpwä How to pronounce mirepoix (audio)
plural mirepoix
: a sautéed mixture of diced vegetables (such as carrots, celery, and onions), herbs, and sometimes ham or bacon used especially as a basis for soups, stews, and sauces

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All great soups start with a good mirepoix, and this soup is no different. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Bell peppers, jalapeños, a mirepoix and a butt-load of seasoning. — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Thin yet meaty strands of black trumpet mushroom join a mirepoix of carrots, celery and onion and thin shreds of rabbit. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025 Steidle-Land recommends adding classic mirepoix, garlic, thyme, and very small amounts of star anise and clove. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mirepoix

Word History

Etymology

French, probably from Charles de Lévis, duc de Mirepoix †1757 French general, or one of his successors

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mirepoix was in 1877

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“Mirepoix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mirepoix. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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