ouzo

noun

ou·​zo ˈü-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce ouzo (audio)
-(ˌ)zȯ
: a colorless anise-flavored unsweetened Greek liqueur

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At Xoxlidaki, the move is to pair them with one of the 250 bottles of ouzo lining the walls. Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025 Below, 16 bartenders share their favorite apple brandy recipes from twists on classics like the Vieux Carre and negroni to original formulas combining apple brandy with unlikely ingredients like ouzo and tequila. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 While some parts were fun, such as drinking local ouzo, Arquette came away from the experience feeling like acting wasn't for her. Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Taste traditional ouzo, farmer’s cheeses, and more in Greece With a diverse history spanning four millennia, Greece deserves its place among the world’s greatest purveyors of cuisine, from the rustic island farms of Aegina to the modern tavernas of Athens. AFAR Media, 29 July 2025 For years across social media, fans have been convinced that the cast of Mamma Mia! were drunk on set due to ouzo, a Greek aperitif. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 19 July 2025 Amenities: Restaurant, bar, pool, beachfront access, communal lounge areas, yoga pavilion Editor’s Tip: Try a traditional ouzo at the bar at sunset. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025 After dark, back at the port, Deste threw a free celebration: islanders and visitors danced to live bands on a stage as wine, beer, and ouzo flowed, and souvlaki sandwiches were handed out to all and sundry. Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ouzo was in 1897

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“Ouzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ouzo. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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