mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Daily Double, available now nationwide, is made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 27 June 2025

The yolk and texture of tender egg whites thicken up a tangy mayo base even further, perfectly coating and complimenting the textures of shredded chicken meat. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 June 2025

The lobster is lightly tossed in mayo, held together on a buttery roll and, with a squeeze of lemon, eating that bad boy on the boardwalk makes for a fantastic summer kickoff. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025

With regards to mayo, forgo Hellmann’s and reach instead for a jar of Duke’s, a Southern staple and cult favorite that’s a little tangier than its competitor because it’s made with apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. —Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025

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