liaison
/liˈeɪˌzɒ̃/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: liaisons · liaisoning · liaisoned
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A thickening for sauces, typically based on egg yolks.
Noun
Examples
[…]prepare a liaison, or four or five yolks of eggs and some cream […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Communication between two parties or groups.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To liaise.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “liaison” mean?
A thickening for sauces, typically based on egg yolks.
Is “liaison” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.