mayo

noun

ˈmā-(ˌ)ō 

: mayonnaise

Examples of mayo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Parton uses a trio of sour cream, mayo, and milk to achieve the ideal creamy texture. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026

Smoky tofu takes the place of bacon with lettuce, avocado, tomato and mayo. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

This colorful slaw recipe combines red cabbage with carrots in a mayo-free dressing. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026

Brioche, good mayo, fresh tomatoes, done! —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 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