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Definition of mayo

mayo

/ˈmeɪ.oʊ/
may · o
Plural:mayos
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• noun

1

An informal shortened term for mayonnaise, a thick, creamy dressing or condiment made from an emulsion of egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice.

Example

"She asked the server for extra mayo on her turkey sandwich."

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• Rhymes for mayo

• Nearby Words

mayfly
mayhaw
mayhem
mayo
mayonnaise
mayor
mayoral

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an informal clipping of mayonnaise, which comes from the French word mayonnaise.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mayo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mayo
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