How to Use mayo in a Sentence

mayo

noun
  • Why must it be slathered in mayo?
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 June 2026
  • Yes, not a drop of mayo in sight!
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Spread the top half of the bun with more mayo.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
  • And now, there’s good news for mayo-lovers.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Pull the meat to pieces and fold in some herbs and olive oil or mayo.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 20 July 2018
  • But not any mayo—homemade mayo.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
  • Swap yogurt for mayo or sour cream in recipes.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
  • Swap yogurt for mayo or sour cream in recipes.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Brioche, good mayo, fresh tomatoes, done!
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Not much mayo or cheese and the bacon was pre-cooked and hard.
    — cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Spread chipotle mayo over 4 tostadas.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026
  • While the chicken is still warm, stir in mayo, then set this aside.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
  • There will be live music, food and drinks, a kids zone and tons of mayo.
    — Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The mayo and pickled chiles are easy to prepare.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • This crab and shrimp salad is lightly dressed with mayo and dill.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2018
  • Just blend equal parts mayo and harissa, then adjust to taste.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Swap mayo for yogurt or cottage cheese (or both).
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Aab, the poolside eatery, does great salads from a mayo-free kitchen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Think whole-grain bread instead of refined, or bean spreads in place of mayo.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
  • In between are two slices of cheese, bacon and a choice of mayo or spice sauce.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Some recipes call for peanuts to give the sauce body and heft, others rely on mayo.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Then, round out your dips with a spicy condiment, such as spicy mayo or hot honey.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The onion rings are served with small ramekins of ketchup, chipotle mayo and garlic aioli.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2023
  • Donder fries, $14, come with sour beef, raisin sauce, mayo, and onion.
    — Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Can a gallon of mayo or pickles be on the horizon?
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • Add your broccoli and half of your cheese, and then stir in half of the panko, your sour cream and mayo.
    — Virginia Willis, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Miso and mustard stirred into the mayo take the flavor over the top.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • An uneven slather of the jalapeño mayo did little to anchor the meat.
    — star-telegram, 14 Sep. 2017
  • The mayo is also made in house and adds just the right balance of creaminess.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 5 June 2019

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