ouzo
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ouzo
1895–1900; < Modern Greek oûzo ( n ); etymology uncertain
Vocabulary lists containing ouzo
Example Sentences
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One night he treated friends to shrimp, clams, fried potatoes and ouzo on the waterfront, upsetting elderly, likely famished, passersby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The better-known anise-flavored spirit from Greece is ouzo, but the even more aromatic tsipouro, made from a grape-based neutral alcohol, is often flavored with aniseed, and is just as popular in the Greek Islands.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2022
It’s a movie and a fun and festive one that ought to be enjoyed with a glass of ouzo and a toast.
From Golf Digest ● Jul. 13, 2017
When just a small amount of sauce is left – two to three tablespoons – add the ouzo, tarragon and parsley.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 6, 2014
Here, Athenians in the know linger over fried Creten feta laced with ouzo and watermelon; a tangerine-infused pasta from Chios Island; and squid-ink tagliatelle flecked with smoked trout.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2012
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