mayonnaise

[ mey-uh-neyz, mey-uh-neyz ]

noun

1. a thick dressing of egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, oil, and seasonings, used for salads, sandwiches, vegetable dishes, etc.

mayonnaise

/ ˌmeɪəˈneɪz /

noun

1. a thick creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, eaten with salads, eggs, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of mayonnaise¹

1835–45; < French, equivalent to mayon (perhaps variant of Mahón, town in Minorca) + -aise -ese

Word History and Origins

Origin of mayonnaise¹

C19: from French, perhaps from Mahonnais of Mahón, a port in Minorca

Example Sentences

Unilever, which owns beauty brands like Dove, Pond’s and Axe, makes half the mayonnaise on grocery shelves.

From Salon

Brush the inside of each hot dog bun with 1/2 tablespoon of the mayonnaise.

From Salon

I usually customize my sandwich and order turkey, roast beef, avocado, provolone, tomatoes, pickles, onions and mayonnaise.

From Los Angeles Times

Rea noted that when Warner asked what type of mayonnaise Harris used, she said, with some awkwardness, that it came from Whole Foods.

From Los Angeles Times

You probably know that higher-risk foods include raw proteins and any dishes containing eggs, mayonnaise or perishable dairy products.

From Seattle Times