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Definition of tzatziki
tzatziki
/tsɑːtˈsiːki/
tzat · zi · ki
Plural:tzatzikis
tzatziki Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A traditional Greek dip or sauce made of strained yogurt mixed with finely chopped or grated cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and herbs such as dill or mint.
Example
"We ordered a large mezze platter featuring warm pita bread, stuffed grape leaves, and a generous bowl of tzatziki."
• Rhymes for tzatziki
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Modern Greek τζατζίκι (tzatzíki), which ultimately derives from Ottoman Turkish جاجیق (cacık).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tzatziki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tzatziki