Thousand Island dressing

noun

1. a seasoned mayonnaise, often containing chopped pickles, pimientos, sweet peppers, hard-boiled eggs, etc.

Thousand Island dressing

noun

1. a salad dressing made from mayonnaise with ketchup, chopped gherkins, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thousand Island dressing¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thousand Island dressing¹

probably from the Thousand Islands

Example Sentences

There, dolphins and seashells are painted on the ceiling, the $25 Trump Burger comes with Thousand Island dressing on a Trump-branded brioche bun, and picture windows offer resplendent views of the Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, a testament to just how good these pickles are is that Carolyn began using them in her famous Thousand Island dressing.

From Salon

When making this sandwich at home, finish it off with your favorite condiments, such as mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Thousand Island dressing, or barbecue sauce!

From Salon

Crab Louie, created with seafood from the Chesapeake and sauced with what tastes like Thousand Island dressing, is stuffed into fragile, Lilliputian cones with creamy avocado mousse.

From Washington Post

Their main draws to the dressing were that it had the flavor and consistency of traditional Thousand Island dressing, but less calories at 60 per 2-tablespoon serving size.

From Salon