kalamata
noun
ka·la·ma·ta
ˌkä-lə-ˈmä-tə 
ˌka-
variants
or less commonly calamata
often capitalized
: a brine-cured black olive grown in Greece
Examples of kalamata in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Roast it all and then top it with feta cheese, kalamata olives and fresh parsley.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
Like the blue seas and white buildings, the kalamata olives, feta cheese, the colorful salads and roast meats are all postcard perfect by default.
—Zoe Li, CNN, 2 May 2023
Your spread should include a cup of cucumber slices, about four kalamata olives, and about four tablespoons of hummus.
—K. Aleisha Fetters, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
To make puttanesca: Prepare the sauce as directed, but before adding the tomatoes, add 3/4 cup chopped olives (black oil-cured, kalamata or green).
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
Experiment with different varieties: Greek kalamata and konservolia; Italian konservolia, Ligurian and Gaeta; Spanish arbequina, gordal and manzanilla; Turkish gemlike; Moroccan beldi; and French Niçoise and Nyons.
—Heather Fulbright, CNN, 3 Sep. 2021
Serve the turkey patties and cauliflower rice with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon wedges and kalamata olives.
—Rebecca White, Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2020
An appetizer that combined green olives and kalamata olives with roasted garlic, citrus zest and a touch of chili oil, was hot, sweet, tangy and irresistible.
—Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 25 Oct. 2019
Their menu also boasts take-and-bake pizzas ($12), as well as apps like bruschetta ($7) and tzatziki with toast points ($7, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, kalamata olives, feta, toasted sourdough).
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 24 Oct. 2019
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
Like the blue seas and white buildings, the kalamata olives, feta cheese, the colorful salads and roast meats are all postcard perfect by default.
—Zoe Li, CNN, 2 May 2023
Your spread should include a cup of cucumber slices, about four kalamata olives, and about four tablespoons of hummus.
—K. Aleisha Fetters, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
To make puttanesca: Prepare the sauce as directed, but before adding the tomatoes, add 3/4 cup chopped olives (black oil-cured, kalamata or green).
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
Experiment with different varieties: Greek kalamata and konservolia; Italian konservolia, Ligurian and Gaeta; Spanish arbequina, gordal and manzanilla; Turkish gemlike; Moroccan beldi; and French Niçoise and Nyons.
—Heather Fulbright, CNN, 3 Sep. 2021
Serve the turkey patties and cauliflower rice with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon wedges and kalamata olives.
—Rebecca White, Dallas News, 12 Jan. 2020
An appetizer that combined green olives and kalamata olives with roasted garlic, citrus zest and a touch of chili oil, was hot, sweet, tangy and irresistible.
—Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 25 Oct. 2019
Their menu also boasts take-and-bake pizzas ($12), as well as apps like bruschetta ($7) and tzatziki with toast points ($7, Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, kalamata olives, feta, toasted sourdough).
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 24 Oct. 2019
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Word History
Etymology
Kalamata, port in Greece
First Known Use
1978, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near kalamata
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“Kalamata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kalamata. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.
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