mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pork belly tacos are served with mole poblano, cilantro, tomatoes, pickled onions, radishes, serrano peppers, Chihuahua cheese, and chipotle mayo, a treat from Mexico. —Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

McDonald's recently added a new burger to the Value Menu—the Daily Double burger, which comes with two beef patties, American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and tomato. —Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

This cheesy pizza features sweet corn, mozzarella, cotija cheese, spicy mayo and fresh lime on a crispy, golden pizza crust, topped with a lime. —Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025

The sandwich, made with two beef patties, a slice of American cheese plus shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two tomato slices had previously only been available in limited markets including Chicago, Miami, and Seattle. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 July 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