mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fat Tony sandwich ($16), mounted with mortadella, salami cotto, city ham, provolone, mayo, hot pepper tapenade, lettuce and onion, is terrific. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Get the recipe 04 of 21 Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Mexican street corn is grilled fresh corn that is rolled in in mayo, chile, garlic, and Cotija cheese. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025

Book now The perfect pairing: For a high-low pairing, go for a red Beaujolais with thick-cut fries and saffron mayo. —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025

View Recipe 13 of 14 Jammy Egg Salad Protein per serving: 16 grams Skip the mayo and celebrate all of the savory, yolky goodness of your eggs with this super-quick, protein-rich egg salad recipe. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 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