spanakopita

noun

spa·​na·​ko·​pi·​ta ˌspä-nə-ˈkō-pē-tə 

-pi-tə

variants or less commonly spanokopita

: a traditional Greek pie of spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings baked in phyllo

Examples of spanakopita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spinach, feta, and cottage cheese team up in this sliceable bake that delivers spanakopita flavors with the utility of a crustless frittata. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026

There was also a blue velouté soup shooter (from Bridget Jones’s Diary), which was more whimsical than flavorful, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding spanakopita cones. —Madison Darbyshire, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026

However, the sourdough pizza is seriously delicious, with a rotating list of inventive topping combinations, like the spanakopita or the celery root puree, bacon, and chives. —Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

The spanakopita is crisp and nicely done; the saganaki impressive, with a perfectly crispy exterior and molten lava interior; and the tender chicken souvlaki butter lettuce salad with garlicky red wine vinaigrette, super fresh and tasty. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek spanakopēta, from spanaki spinach + pēta, pita pie

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spanakopita

• advaita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita
• amrita
• excreta
• lolita
• marita
• partita