Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō 
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in commemoration of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
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Sure, there’s probably something going on at your favorite bar for Cinco de Mayo.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
And don’t forget that the next day, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with the city The city is planning its Cinco de Mayo celebration for May 2 at Center Greens Park.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
And don’t forget that the next day, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with the city The city is planning its Cinco de Mayo celebration for May 2 at Center Greens Park.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Cinco de Mayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cinco%20de%20Mayo. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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Cinco de Mayo
noun
ˌsiŋ-kō-də-ˈmī-ō
ˌsēŋ-kō-t͟hā-ˈmä-yō
: a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration held on May 5 in honor of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862
Etymology
Spanish, "fifth of May"
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