mayonnaise

American  

[mey-uh-neyz, mey-uh-neyz] / ˌmeɪ əˈneɪz, ˈmeɪ əˌneɪz /

noun

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

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mayonnaise British  

/ ˌmeɪəˈneɪz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of mayonnaise

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

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Example Sentences

The Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker’s board met Monday afternoon to review details of the transaction.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pair, who live in a cramped studio apartment in a crumbling colonial-era building, can’t afford butter or mayonnaise, so breakfast is a piece of plain bread.

From Los Angeles Times

Sapient works with clients ranging from hotel group Marriott to carmaker Nissan to mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s and has been leaning into their plans to use AI to overhaul operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

My second glass was empty, and the egg and mayonnaise began to feel heavy in my stomach.

From Literature

She continued to grow her mayonnaise brand, Ayoh, which has expanded to grocery stores nationwide; and to develop recipes for her subscription-based blog, the Club.

From The Wall Street Journal