mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fanning, at least in the commercial, when Samberg squirts mayo on her sandwich in the middle of a deli. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026

The mayo adds fat and helps emulsify the eggs, resulting in a creamier texture once cooked, according to the outlet. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026

Bonus Ways To Jazz Up Hard Boiled Eggs No matter which mustard, mayo, or relish brand the airport shop has in their caddies, we’re sold on Hall’s quick-fix idea for a Southern-style, sneakily-nutritious snack. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026

For a vegetarian version, rub cauliflowerets with the same mayo mixture and serve with the same dipping sauces. —Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 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