noun

hollandaise

Hollandaise (noun) means a rich, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice, often served over eggs or vegetables. Example: “The eggs Benedict came topped with a generous helping of hollandaise.”

noun

A rich, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice, often served over eggs or vegetables.

"The eggs Benedict came topped with a generous helping of hollandaise."

How to use hollandaise

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA classic buttery, lemony sauce popular on brunch dishes like eggs Benedict.

Common pairings

hollandaise sauce eggs with hollandaise

Word forms

hollandaises plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French sauce hollandaise, literally "Dutch sauce."

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hollandaise” mean?

The word “hollandaise” means a rich, creamy sauce made from egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice, often served over eggs or vegetables. In plain terms, a classic buttery, lemony sauce popular on brunch dishes like eggs Benedict.

How do you use “hollandaise” in a sentence?

Here is “hollandaise” used in a sentence: “The eggs Benedict came topped with a generous helping of hollandaise.”

What part of speech is “hollandaise”?

“Hollandaise” is a noun.

Where does the word “hollandaise” come from?

The word “hollandaise” comes from French. Borrowed from French sauce hollandaise, literally "Dutch sauce.".