noun

mayo

mayo, mayonnaise

Can I have some mayo on my sandwich?

Can I have some mayo on my sandwich?

This recipe calls for a cup of mayo.

This recipe calls for a cup of mayo.

((some ...)) some mayo Can I have some mayo?

((... on sth.)) mayo on (sth.) I like mayo on my chips.

Synonyms: dressing, spread

Short for 'mayonnaise', from French, possibly named after the city of Mahón in Menorca, Spain.

'Mayo' is the casual, everyday word for mayonnaise. Imagine saying 'Hold the mayo!' when ordering a burger.

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