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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A blaze near Plomari, the old ouzo town on the island’s south coast, was eating coastal homes while roughly 100 firefighters fought it, and a seaside resort emptied into the dark.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
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
Maybe I’m naïve, but I don’t believe that most American wine consumers are stymied by memories of ouzo, an anise spirit that was often handed out liberally in shtick-heavy Greek restaurants after meals.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
Tell them to put their feet up and pour another ouzo because it is raining.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 18, 2019
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
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