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meze

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈmɛzeɪ/

KK: /ˈmɛzeɪ/

noun
Definition

Small dishes or appetizers commonly found in Turkish and Greek meals, often enjoyed with bread and drinks.


Example

We ordered a variety of meze to share among the table during our dinner.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried meze at that new Mediterranean restaurant?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about their starters.
Sloth A
You should definitely go; the meze is amazing with the pita bread.
Sloth B
That sounds delicious! I’ll have to check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
appetizer
hors d'oeuvre
snack
Antonyms
entree
main
course
Root Explanation

The word 'meze' originates from Turkish 'meze', meaning a small dish or appetizer served with drinks. It refers to a variety of small dishes served as a snack or appetizer, often enjoyed in social settings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meze' as a small dish or appetizer that you enjoy with drinks, making it a perfect way to share food in a social setting.

Visually Confused Words
metze
menzie
medize
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