How to Use mayonnaise in a Sentence

mayonnaise

noun
Definition of mayonnaisenext
  • The mayonnaise rounds out the wine and lemon, adding richness to the shrimp and body to the broth.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2023
  • In the morning, wipe the mayonnaise away with a dry cloth.
    — Jenny Xie, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Spread the mayonnaise on the bottom half of the loaf or rolls.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Feb. 2021
  • Slice the corn off the cob and toss it with the mayonnaise mixture.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • By the ’90s, the mayonnaise was edited out and cilantro added.
    — Sandra A. Gutierrez, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2023
  • In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise with soy sauce, fish sauce and lemon.
    — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Moreno said that even mayonnaise from the same brand can vary from case to case.
    — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023
  • Their spunk must taste like the black mayonnaise that’s scooped up from the bottom of the Gowanus Canal.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Let the garlic cool, then mince the cloves and add them to the mayonnaise mixture.
    — Christina Bernstein, Outside Online, 12 Nov. 2020
  • The patty was on the drier side, but the mayonnaise saved it.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Add the herbs to the mayonnaise, season with salt and pepper and stir.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Spoon mayonnaise sauce over toast or serve on the side.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Slather the mustardy mayonnaise on all four slices of bread, then top two of the slices with eggs.
    — Andy Baraghani, WSJ, 20 May 2022
  • Once the pan is warm, gently toast the side of the bread without mayonnaise.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Lay each piece of bread in the frying pan, butter- and mayonnaise-sides down.
    — New York Times, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Whisk together the zest and juice of a lemon with mayonnaise and a bit of olive oil.
    — New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • And many of them are light on greens and filled with spoonfuls of creamy mayonnaise.
    — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Spread the mayonnaise evenly on the corn, then sprinkle with the cheese and chili powder.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • What better way to say thank you than with a side of mayonnaise?
    — Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The mildest sauce is ketchup mixed with mayonnaise; the wildest dip slaps the tongue around with cayenne and serrano.
    — Washington Post, 21 May 2021
  • This recipe uses fresh and juicy crab meat and pairs it with a Key lime mayonnaise for just the right kick.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The herbs are added to a creamy, tangy base of sour cream, mayonnaise and buttermilk.
    — Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2021
  • On the empty piece of bread, spread a light layer of mayonnaise.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Or, blended with creamy mayonnaise in the warmer months.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 28 July 2022
  • Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt; mash with a fork to combine.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 29 Mar. 2021
  • One-half cup of mayonnaise, the perfect amount for a pound of meat, has about 800 calories.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2021
  • In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, gherkins, garlic, ketchup, and scallions.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • French fries in a cup with ketchup, mayonnaise and nacho cheese.
    — New York Times, 26 June 2022
  • Finally, spread some on sandwich bread to add bright flavor, or mix a couple of tablespoons with mayonnaise for an extra-special condiment.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Food scientists have long been both fascinated and puzzled by the complex behaviors of edible foams and emulsions such as mayonnaise, ice cream.
    — The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025

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