mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re traditionally made with mayo (which also contains eggs), but Hernandez swaps in low-fat Greek yogurt for more protein. —Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

Try one of the daily specials, such as the roasted turkey breast and cheddar cheese served hot on a croissant with chipotle mayo. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025

Birk starts by putting the roast in the dry-aging fridge for seven days prior to applying marinade of mayo, A1, confit garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and kosher salt. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025

The Japanese-Style Egg Salad Sandwich sandwiches egg salad made with Kewpie Mayonnaise (a Japanese mayo) between slices of milk bread. —Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 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