gyro

1 of 3

noun (1)

gy·​ro ˈjī-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce gyro (audio)
plural gyros

gyro

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural gyros
: a sandwich especially of lamb and beef, tomato, onion, and yogurt sauce on pita bread

Gyro

3 of 3

noun (3)

Gy·​ro ˈjī-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce Gyro (audio)
plural Gyros
: a member of a major international service club

Examples of gyro in a Sentence

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Noun
Other popular picks include the gyro, a beef and lamb combination served with rice, hummus, and Greek salad; the kibbeh; and the falafel. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024 But today, just three of those gyros are still functional, including the one gyro that has repeatedly malfunctioned and caused disruptions to Hubble’s detection abilities. Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2024 The menu includes breakfast sandwiches, biscuits, pastries, breakfast platters, salads, lunch and dinner sandwiches, burgers, gyros and a halal bowl, plus coffee, tea and sodas. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 Foods on offer include gyros, souvlaki and spanakopita. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gyro 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Modern Greek gyros turn, from Greek; from the rotation of the meat on a spit

Noun (3)

Gyro International (association)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1910, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1971, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gyro was in 1910

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“Gyro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyro. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

gyro

1 of 2 noun
gy·​ro ˈjī-rō How to pronounce gyro (audio)
plural gyros

gyro

2 of 2 noun
plural gyros
: a sandwich especially of lamb and beef, tomato, onion, and yogurt sauce on pita bread
Etymology

Noun

from Greek gyros "turn," so called from the rotation of the meat on a spit

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