mayonnaise

/,meiə'neiz/

Thân thiện

She spreads mayonnaise on her sandwich.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A thick, creamy, cold sauce or dressing: Mayonnaise is a stable emulsion made primarily from egg yolks, oil, and an acid such as vinegar or lemon juice. It is commonly used as a condiment, in sandwiches, and as a base for other sauces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Please pass the mayonnaise for my sandwich.
  • The recipe for potato salad calls for a cup of mayonnaise.
  • She prefers to make her own mayonnaise at home.

Advanced Usage

• "To be as rich as mayonnaise": An informal expression describing something as very rich, creamy, or indulgent.
  • That chocolate mousse is as rich as mayonnaise.

Variants and Related Words

• Mayo (n): A common, informal shortening of "mayonnaise."

  • I'd like some mayo on my burger, please.

• Aioli (n): A Mediterranean sauce similar to mayonnaise, typically flavored with garlic.

  • The grilled vegetables were served with a garlic aioli.

Synonyms

• Dressing: A general term for a sauce for salads, which can include mayonnaise-based dressings.
• Emulsion: A technical term for a mixture of two liquids that normally don't mix, describing the physical state of mayonnaise.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

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Related Idioms

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Học thuật

Noun

1. egg yolks and oil and vinegar

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mayo