mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miso and mustard stirred into the mayo take the flavor over the top. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026

Several locals pointed me toward Les Huitres de Trousse-Chemise, a producer on the northern end of the island, where 19 euros will get you a gorgeous spread of oysters, shrimp, bulots (sea snails), and palourde (clams), adorned with nothing but lemon slices and housemade mayo. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026

To build each burger, spread the bottom half of each bun with the mayo, place a lettuce leaf on the bun and top with a patty. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Combine the pesto with a big scoop of mayo for an extra creamy dressing. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 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