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Gyro - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A gyro is a Greek dish made with seasoned meat, often lamb or chicken, cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in pita bread with vegetables and sauce. It can also refer to a rotating device used for navigation.

gyro

/ˈdʒaɪroʊ/ /ˈdʒaɪrəʊ/

Definition:

A Greek dish of meat roasted on a vertical spit, often served in pita bread.

Synonyms:

kebab, souvlaki, shawarma

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

vegetarian dish, salad

Common Collocations:

chicken gyro, lamb gyro, gyro wrap, gyro meat, gyro platter

Derivatives:

gyros (plural), gyroscope (related but different meaning)

Usage Tips:

Use "gyro" to refer to the Greek sandwich; pronounce it "YEE-roh" or "JAI-roh" depending on regional preference.

Common Phrases:

gyro sandwich, gyro platter, grab a gyro

Etymology:

From Greek "gyros," meaning "turn" or "revolution," referring to the rotating spit used for cooking.

Examples:

  • 1. She ordered a chicken gyro with extra tzatziki sauce.
  • 2. The food truck sells delicious lamb gyros wrapped in warm pita bread.
  • 3. He prefers a gyro over a burger for lunch.
  • 4. We shared a large gyro platter with fries and salad.

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