tzatziki

/tsɑtˈsiːki/

nountza · tzi · ki

Think: “TSAT—SEE—KEY” — the sauce is the KEY to a great gyro.

Yes, it's tzatziki. Start with the uncommon cluster “tz” (sounds like “ts”), and remember it has two “tz” parts: tza + tzi + ki.

Definition

  1. nounA Greek sauce or dip made mainly from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs, often served with pita or grilled meats.

Examples

  • “I ordered gyros with a side of tzatziki for dipping the pita.”
  • “The tzatziki tasted bright and garlicky with cool cucumber pieces.”
  • “She made homemade tzatziki and chilled it before the barbecue.”

Synonyms

yogurt-cucumber sauceGreek yogurt dipcucumber-yogurt dipgarlic yogurt sauce

Translations

ES tzatziki (salsa griega de yogur y pepino)PT tzatziki (molho grego de iogurte e pepino)FR tzatziki (sauce grecque au yaourt et concombre)

Common misspellings

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