mayonnaise
word
/ˈmeɪəˌneɪz/
/mˌeɪənˈeɪz/
Definition
Mayonnaise is a thick, creamy sauce made from eggs, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice. It is commonly used as a spread, dressing, or ingredient in salads and sandwiches.
Usage & Nuances
'Mayonnaise' is often shortened to 'mayo' in casual speech. Common with 'sandwich', 'potato salad', and 'dip'. Usually non-sweet; can be confused with other creamy sauces (do not confuse with sour cream or yogurt).
Spanish: mayonesaPortuguese (BR): maionesePortuguese (PT): maioneseChinese (Simplified): 蛋黄酱Chinese (Traditional): 美乃滋Hindi: मेयोनेज़Arabic: مايونيزBengali: মায়োনিজRussian: майонезJapanese: マヨネーズVietnamese: sốt mayonnaiseKorean: 마요네즈Turkish: mayonezUrdu: مایونیزIndonesian: mayones
Example Sentences
He put mayonnaise on his sandwich.
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We need more mayonnaise for the salad.
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Do you like mayonnaise on your fries?
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Could you pass me the mayonnaise, please?
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This burger tastes better with a little mayonnaise.
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I always mix a spoon of mayonnaise into my homemade tuna salad.
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