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.