meze

noun

me·ze me-ˈzā

ˈmā-(ˌ)zā

plural mezes also meze

: an appetizer in Greek or Middle Eastern cuisine often served with an aperitif

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What to Eat in Istanbul To begin a meal in Istanbul is to settle into the ritual of meze, a series of small plates that range from the clean and herbaceous to the superfluously spiced (the latter being my personal favorite). —

Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Volcanic Slopes Vineyards The next stop on this wine excursion brings guests to the Volcanic Slopes Vineyards where the manager hosts a tour of the underground cellar, and a tasting, complete with a catered meze lunch. —

Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Variations of watermelon salads are often served as a meze across the Mediterranean (in Egyptian, Greek, and Palestinian recipes alike). —

Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023 While the Greek name of this delightful meze is confusing to Anglophones, the English translation is yellow split peas, which is kind of drab. —

Luke Pyenson, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for meze