noun
ouzo
OO-zoh
noun
1
A clear, anise-flavoured Greek liqueur, usually drunk as an aperitif.
"They ordered a bottle of ouzo to share before dinner."
"Ouzo turns cloudy white when you add water or ice."
2
A single glass or shot of this drink.
"He knocked back an ouzo and asked for another."
How to Use Ouzo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, licorice-tasting Greek spirit, often served with water or ice as a starter drink.
Common pairings
a glass of ouzo
sip ouzo
ouzo and water
Word Forms
ouzos plural
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Etymology
From Greek ούζο (oúzo); the origin is debated, with theories linking it to a Turkish word for grape and to an Italian export stamp reading "for use in Marseille."