Meaning

(cooking) A thickening for sauces, typically based on egg yolks..

Definitions by Sense

1. (cooking) A thickening for sauces, typically based on egg yolks.
2. Communication between two parties or groups.
3. Cooperation, working together.
4. (military) A relayer of information between two forces in an army or during war.
5. Any person who relays information between two groups or organizations.
6. A tryst; a romantic meeting.
7. (figuratively) An illicit sexual relationship or affair.
8. (phonology) Fusion of two consecutive words and the manner in which this occurs.

Example Sentences

[…]prepare a liaison, or four or five yolks of eggs and some cream […]

As a community liaison, I work to make sure the general public knows about our organization's work.

The 55-year-old, who worked as a nurse liaison for 30 years before opening her clothing boutique in 2014, began streaming fashion shows on Facebook Live featuring herself wearing the clothes, jewelry and accessories she sells.

ostriches in breeding season are relentlessly promiscuous, with both males and females seeking liaisons with multiple partners.

Even her sex life is rigidly regulated, the liaisons with her married co-worker, Peter (Michael Esper), unfolding with more efficiency than pleasure.

Word Forms

• liaisons
• liaisoning
• liaisoned

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When Should You Use Liaison?

Use liaison when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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