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

Scrunching buttered phyllo sheets instead of layering them flat creates dramatic height and shatteringly crisp texture, echoing spanakopita while remaining unfussy. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Food Souvlaki and spanakopita aren’t the only delicacies Greece is famed for. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Calling all gyro enthusiasts and spanakopita devotees! — Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for spanakopita

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