mayo
word · lemma: mayonnaise
/ˈmeɪoʊ/
MAY-oh
/mˈeɪəʊ/
MAY-oh
Definition
A creamy, white sauce made from eggs, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, often used on sandwiches or in salads. 'Mayo' is a common short form of 'mayonnaise'.
Usage & Nuances
'Mayo' is informal and very common in everyday English, especially when ordering food. Used almost only for the food; don't use as a verb. Collocates with 'sandwich', 'burger', 'side of'. Differentiated from other spreads like 'mustard' or 'ketchup'.
Spanish: mayonesaPortuguese (BR): maionesePortuguese (PT): maioneseChinese (Simplified): 蛋黄酱Chinese (Traditional): 蛋黃醬Hindi: मेयोनेज़Arabic: مايونيزBengali: মেয়োনেজRussian: майонезJapanese: マヨネーズ - マヨVietnamese: sốt mayonnaise - sốt mayoKorean: 마요네즈 - 마요Turkish: mayonezUrdu: مایونیزIndonesian: mayones
Example Sentences
Can I have some mayo on my sandwich?
basic
There's no mayo left in the fridge.
basic
He always asks for extra mayo on his burger.
natural
She mixed tuna and mayo for lunch.
basic
Sorry, I don't eat mayo—I'm allergic to eggs.
natural
Can you pass the mayo? These fries need something extra.
natural