Mayonnaise is a thick, creamyhaving a smooth, rich texture like cream sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegarsour liquid used for flavoring or preserving food or lemon juice. People often use it in sandwiches, salads, and dips. In everyday speech, mayoa shortened name for the condiment mentioned in the text is the common short form.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /meɪəˈneɪz/
Easy pronunciation: may-uh-NAYZ (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the last syllable.
Used for the sauce, not the shortened word "mayo".
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Mayonnaise Meaning
A creamy sauce used in sandwiches, salads, and dips.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A thick, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice.
Example: She added a little mayonnaise to the sandwich.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- mayo — Common short form for the same sauce.
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Mayonnaise Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- mayo
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse mayonnaise with aioli, but they are not exactly the same.
- Mayonnaise is a sauce, not the sandwich filling itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mayonnaise mean?
Mayonnaise means a thick, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice.
What is a synonym for mayonnaise?
A common synonym is mayo.
Is mayo the same as mayonnaise?
Yes. Mayo is the usual short form of mayonnaise.
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