mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pinky’s Uptown Tuna Melt comes with albacore tuna salad that includes mayo, wasabi and ginger, plus Swiss and American cheese on Texas toast. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025

Slather the outside of the bread with butter and the inside with the mayo mixture. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025

Usually just with a singular pear half, mayo, and cheddar cheese included. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025

The mustardy, slightly sweet sauce is made by the Duke's mayo company. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1960, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mayo

• hold the mayo

Rhymes for mayo

• buteo
• cacao
• vireo

Geographical Definition

Mayo

geographical name

1

ˈmī-(ˌ)ō  river 250 miles (402 kilometers) long in the northwestern Mexico state of Sonora flowing southwest into the Gulf of California

2

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō  county of northwestern Ireland on the Atlantic in Connacht; capital Castlebar area 2084 square miles (5418 square kilometers), population 130,638

Biographical Definition

Mayo

biographical name

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

Charles Horace 1865–1939 and his brother William James 1861–1939 American surgeons