mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Great Depression saw Kraft introducing the mayo-like Miracle Whip and the iconic mac and cheese mix, one of the first pre-packaged, shelf-stable dinners. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025

One editor selected it as their overall winner, citing its perfect amount of mustard and mayo. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

Just blend equal parts mayo and harissa, then adjust to taste. —Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025

Highlights of Florence’s demo were the main dish of the reverse seared chicken with a homemade barbecue sauce and his tips, such as using half mayo and half sour cream for a dressing for potato salad. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 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