mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Garlic Olive Oil Aioli is available in both a squeeze bottle and a glass jar and will convert even mayo nay-sayers like me into die-hard fans. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026

By using less mayo but adding touches of nice oils, like sesame and chili, the poke comes out with a silky, creamy texture and a lot more flavor. —Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026

Mix up a creamy dressing with sour cream, mayo, and a splash of milk, and top everything off with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and minced chives for the ideal potluck dish. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026

The Adobada Torta – marinated pork, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, onions, ham, cheese, mayo, beans – is a handheld feast. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 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