mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a main course, a link of mildly spiced German-style sausage, sourced from Mattern’s Deli in Orange County, is presented with a mound of Japanese-style potato salad creamy from Kewpie mayo and a healthy dollop of mustard. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024

The digital offer will be available to people placing orders on the Wendy’s app and is available through Sunday, Sept. 22 The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger combines a beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024

This savory blend of cheddar cheese, mayo, and pimento peppers is convenient, quick to prepare, and perfect for big-batch recipes. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024

The Tony is packed full of pepperoni, hot capicola and Genoa salami with mayo, mustard, tomatoes, onions, provolone cheese and Italian dressing. —Jeremy Duda, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1960, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mayo

• hold the mayo

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