BYO
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of BYO
C20: from the phrase bring your own
Example Sentences
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This time, though, trading down calls for BYO sauce to pick things back up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Sun Wah BBQ, a Hong Kong-style barbecue restaurant in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, has been hosting an annual "BYO Turkey" roasting event for years.
From Salon • Nov. 18, 2022
Apple’s health approach uses the Watch first, then connects services to any fitness equipment its customers prefer to use, not high-priced workout-specific hardware that can be replaced by a cheaper bike and BYO tablet.
From The Verge • Feb. 4, 2022
It’s outdoors, though, so BYO layers to keep warm.
From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2020
Stores such as BYO Long Beach and online sites like Wild Minimalist sell everything from reusable silicon menstrual cups to silk dental floss.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2019
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