1
: a member of the peoples speaking Mayan languages
2
: an extensive language family of Central America and Mexico
Mayan
adjective
Examples of Mayan in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
His works are inspired by pre-Columbian traditions and Mayan Revival architecture, which he was surrounded by during a residency at the Maitland Art Center.
—
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Kids can head to the aquaventure waterpark for a tube ride down the mile-long Rapids River, or, propel down the 60-foot waterslide atop the Mayan Temple.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the tourist routes to the Pueblos Mágicos (magic towns) and the Mayan Train route in southeastern Mexico will operate continuously.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the Mayan calendar, portal days are the days on which the gateway to the cosmos is open.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Mayan
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Kids can head to the aquaventure waterpark for a tube ride down the mile-long Rapids River, or, propel down the 60-foot waterslide atop the Mayan Temple.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the tourist routes to the Pueblos Mágicos (magic towns) and the Mayan Train route in southeastern Mexico will operate continuously.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
According to the Mayan calendar, portal days are the days on which the gateway to the cosmos is open.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Mayan
Cite this Entry
“Mayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mayan. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
