aioli

noun

ai·​o·​li (ˌ)ī-ˈō-lē How to pronounce aioli (audio)
(ˌ)ā-
: a mayonnaise flavored with garlic and sometimes other ingredients (such as red pepper)

Examples of aioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Slowly drizzle the oils into egg mixture and whisk vigorously until all the oil is incorporated and aioli is smooth and creamy. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 The sandwich comes with cheesy scrambled eggs, bacon and aioli. Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 His crispy jeon, a savory seafood pancake, is shot through with strands of scallions, topped with creamy aioli and a generous shaving of bonito flakes that dances as the plate approaches your table. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024 Carmel This festive Melrose Avenue destination’s substantial red snapper schnitzel, with its Calabrian chili aioli, is a must-order. Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aioli 

Word History

Etymology

Occitan, from ai garlic + oli oil

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aioli was in 1846

Dictionary Entries Near aioli

Cite this Entry

“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!