mayonnaise

/ˌmæjəˈneɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

a thick creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar, used as a condiment

“She spread mayonnaise on her sandwich for extra flavor.”

2. verb

to spread or coat something with mayonnaise

“The chef mayonnaised the salad before serving it.”

3. verb

to make or become soft and soggy, like mayonnaise

“The bread mayonnaised in the moisture from the salad.”

Synonyms

  • condiment
  • sauce

Antonyms

  • dessert