meze

noun

me·​ze me-ˈzā How to pronounce meze (audio) ˈmā-(ˌ)zā How to pronounce meze (audio)
plural mezes also meze
: an appetizer in Greek or Middle Eastern cuisine often served with an aperitif

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Éole provides the more relaxed counterpoint beside the hotel’s main pool, serving Greek-Mediterranean dishes throughout the day, including breakfast, meze, large salads and the local catch, before shifting to a more eclectic dinner menu. — Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Cool off in the cyan waters of Prassa Beach, then head up to the main town of Horio to stroll along cobblestoned paths, pausing for meze at a taverna. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026 This easy meze is inspired by such dishes. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 May 2026 Newcomers like Mavi and Chicama have brought Mediterranean mezes and Peruvian bocaditos to a dining scene long limited to regional classics like hearty seafood stews. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meze

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek & Turkish; Modern Greek mezes, from Turkish meze, from Persian maze taste, snack

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meze was in 1904

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“Meze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meze. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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