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)

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The chipotle and lime aioli give the taco a bit of spiciness. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 The seasonal menu includes dishes like sea bream with lentil dahl, spinach and onion salad; confit duck leg with puy lentils, black pudding and apple or pork belly, with cannellini beans, chorizo and saffron aioli. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The broccolini panini with a side of Henrietta potatoes (smashed and fried and tossed in garlic aioli and Parmesan cheese). Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 While some consumers are experimenting with more decadent burger toppings such as truffle aioli, foie gras, goat cheese or caviar, the classics — cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup and onion — are still the most popular, as of a 2021 YouGov survey. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 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

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“Aioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aioli. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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