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

Examples of Mayan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The ship then stops at Costa Maya on Mexico's Caribbean coast, where guests can snorkel, kayak, relax on the beach, or explore nearby Mayan ruins. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 Exec producers include Abbott, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, Julie Abbott and McEntire. Lopez vs. Lopez, also produced in-house at Universal TV, recently wrapped its second season and stars Lopez alongside his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 May 2024 Hilton Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort Nestled between Cancun and the quiet fishing village of Puerto Morelos, set on a secluded stretch of Mayan Coastline, the Hilton Cancun offers a quieter escape for families. Anna Tingley, Variety, 7 May 2024 Staying in 📺 ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’ was inspired by George and Mayan Lopez’s real life. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024 The actor and comedian stars alongside his daughter Mayan in the NBC hit sitcom 'Lopez vs Lopez' George Lopez is nothing if not a good friend. Julie Jordan, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024 Tulum has long been a favorite escape for Americans, with travelers drawn not just to the sunny Caribbean weather, paradisiacal beaches, and delectable eats, but also historical and natural wonders like the seaside Mayan ruins and crystal clear cenotes. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024 This time there will be big life changes for Mayan and the whole Lopez familia while George takes his first step in sobriety. Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024 Dining under the ancient pyramids of Aké in ancient Mayan ruins sounds beyond stellar. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 19 May. 2024.

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