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Meaning of Mayonnaise

A creamy dressing made from oil, egg yolks, and vinegar or lemon juice.

In simple words: A thick sauce made from oil and egg yolks.

Mayonnaise in a sentence

  • I love adding mayonnaise to my sandwiches.
  • Mayonnaise can be used in potato salads for added creaminess.
  • Some people prefer mustard over mayonnaise for their burgers.
  • The recipe called for mayonnaise, but I used yogurt instead.
  • You can make aioli by mixing garlic with mayonnaise.

How to use Mayonnaise

Commonly used in sandwiches and salads. Often considered casual food, but can be found in gourmet dishes too.

Grammar pattern

standalone food noun

Memory hint

Think of 'may I have some nice sauce' - it helps remember the texture and usage!

Related words

Collocations with Mayonnaise

  • add mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise dressing
  • mayonnaise jar
  • homemade mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise sandwich

Synonyms for Mayonnaise

Common mistakes with Mayonnaise

  • Sometimes confused with other condiments like aioli or ranch dressing.
  • Spelling mistakes, such as 'mayonaisse'.

Compare Mayonnaise with Sauce, Spread

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Frequently asked questions about Mayonnaise

What does Mayonnaise mean?

A thick sauce made from oil and egg yolks.

What is the definition of Mayonnaise?

A creamy dressing made from oil, egg yolks, and vinegar or lemon juice.

How do you use Mayonnaise in a sentence?

I love adding mayonnaise to my sandwiches.

Can you give another example of Mayonnaise?

Mayonnaise can be used in potato salads for added creaminess.

What are synonyms for Mayonnaise?

Common alternatives include sauce, dressing, condiment, aioli, spread.

What words go with Mayonnaise?

It commonly pairs with add mayonnaise, mayonnaise dressing, mayonnaise jar, homemade mayonnaise, mayonnaise sandwich.

What are common mistakes when using Mayonnaise?

Sometimes confused with other condiments like aioli or ranch dressing. Spelling mistakes, such as 'mayonaisse'.

How do you pronounce Mayonnaise?

US: //meɪəˈneɪz//, UK: //meɪəˈneɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mayonnaise?

Commonly used in sandwiches and salads. Often considered casual food, but can be found in gourmet dishes too.