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Definition of aioli

aioli

/aɪˈoʊ.li/
ai · o · li
Plural:aiolis
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• noun

1

A flavored mayonnaise used as a condiment, spread, or dipping sauce.

Example

"She ordered a toasted turkey sandwich spread with a spicy sriracha aioli."

2

A traditional Mediterranean sauce made by emulsifying crushed garlic, olive oil, and often egg yolks or lemon juice.

Example

"The chef served the crispy roasted potatoes with a side of authentic garlic aioli."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While traditional Mediterranean aioli is a specific, labor-intensive emulsion of crushed garlic and olive oil, modern restaurant usage often applies the term loosely to any flavored commercial mayonnaise.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from Provençal 'alhòli' or Catalan 'allioli', literally meaning 'garlic and oil', derived from Latin 'allium' (garlic) and 'oleum' (oil).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aioli. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aioli
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