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The slathering of mayo almost helped create a sauce when mixed with the natural juices of the steak. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025 Something as simple as, honestly a sriracha and a bit of sesame oil does wonders, and Kewpie mayo, things like that. Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025 Mix together mayo, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 Get the recipe > Pimento Cheese This version of the classic Southern spread packs a real punch thanks to the addition of garlic aioli rather than the usual mayo and cream cheese. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mayo

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mayo was circa 1960

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“Mayo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mayo. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Geographical Definition

Mayo

geographical name

1
ˈmī-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce Mayo (audio) river 250 miles (402 kilometers) long in the northwestern Mexico state of Sonora flowing southwest into the Gulf of California
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ˈmā-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce Mayo (audio) 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

Charles Horace 1865–1939 and his brother William James 1861–1939 American surgeons

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