mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

Customers can customize the Snacker with spicy mayo, coleslaw, or both, allowing for multiple options within the value boxes. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Spice king McCormick is expanding its reach in spreads and condiments, announcing a $45 billion deal to buy Unilever ‘s food business, which includes Hellmann’s mayo. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026

Steamed eggs, bacon, American Swiss cheese and pepper-dijon mayo on rye. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

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