ouzo

noun

ou·​zo ˈü-(ˌ)zō 

-(ˌ)zȯ

: a colorless anise-flavored unsweetened Greek liqueur

Examples of ouzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s no better place to nosh on a gyro, sip some ouzo or otherwise immerse yourself in Greek culture than this weekend’s 60th annual Denver Greek Festival. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

After a dinner of Greek classics or fresh seafood at The Muses waterfront restaurant, walk along the beach-hugging road to the seasonal open-air Mercurius Cocktail Bar or to the hilltop Anatoli for ouzo and live rebetiko music. — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Highlights include the Anise Silk Sour, which blends white rum and ouzo with honey, lemon, and cherry and finishes with a silky foam, and the Apricot Ember, pairing ripe apricot and fresh lime with tequila. — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

This flavor was popular across Europe, whether in Sambuca or ouzo or absinthe. — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above