hollandaise

noun

hol·​lan·​daise ˌhä-lən-ˈdāz How to pronounce hollandaise (audio)
: a rich sauce made basically of butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice or vinegar

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That includes dishes such as shrimp po-boy toast with caviar, coddled egg with andouille and tasso, and old bay hollandaise. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026 In Cafe Floretta, Pierangelini deftly transforms autumn vegetables into delicate, flavorful dishes like artichokes alla Romana and cauliflower steak topped with a perfectly balanced caper hollandaise. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Brunch highlights include brioche French toast with maple syrup and seasonal fruit, eggs Benedict with prosciutto and house hollandaise, and short rib hash with potatoes, onion and peppers. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 The blender hollandaise comes together quickly on Easter morning. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hollandaise

Word History

Etymology

French sauce hollandaise, literally, Dutch sauce

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hollandaise was in 1907

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“Hollandaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hollandaise. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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