Mayan

noun

Ma·​yan ˈmī-ən How to pronounce Mayan (audio)
1
: a member of the peoples speaking Mayan languages
2
: an extensive language family of Central America and Mexico
Mayan adjective

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According to the Mayan calendar, portal days are the days on which the gateway to the cosmos is open. — Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025 Vegetables, seafood, and cocktails are treated with precision, but the standout is the Mayan octopus, smoky, delicious, and unforgettable. — Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 Don’t leave without visiting the cliffside Mayan ruins overlooking the Caribbean, one of the most striking historic sites in all of Mexico. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 The most popular Bandera dude ranches are Rancho Cortez, Dixie Dude Ranch, and Mayan Dude Ranch, but there are a handful of others to check out, too. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Mayan

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Mayan was in 1900

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“Mayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mayan. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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