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Definition of mezze

mezze

/ˈmɛz.eɪ/
mez · ze
Plural:mezzes
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• noun

1

In Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines, a selection of small savory dishes served together as appetizers or to form a light meal.

Example

"We started our dinner at the Lebanese restaurant by sharing a generous platter of mezze, including hummus, baba ghanoush, and stuffed grape leaves."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Modern Greek and Turkish 'meze' from Persian 'maza' (meaning 'taste' or 'snack'), derived from the verb 'mazīdan' ('to taste').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mezze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mezze
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