Gyro

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒaɪroʊ/

Definitions of gyro

noun a Greek dish consisting of meat, onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce wrapped in pita bread

Example Sentences

A1 I had a delicious gyro for lunch.

A2 The gyro I ordered was packed with flavorful meat and veggies.

B1 The gyro restaurant down the street is known for their authentic Greek cuisine.

B2 I prefer my gyro with extra tzatziki sauce and a side of fries.

C1 The gyro I had in Greece was the best I've ever tasted.

C2 The chef's special gyro at the upscale restaurant was a culinary masterpiece.

Examples of gyro in a Sentence

formal The gyro is a traditional Greek dish made with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.

informal I'm craving a gyro from that new Mediterranean restaurant down the street.

slang Let's grab some gyros and chill at the park.

figurative Her mind was spinning like a gyro, trying to make sense of the complex situation.

Grammatical Forms of gyro

• past tense: gyroed
• plural: gyros
• comparative: more gyro
• superlative: most gyro
• present tense: gyros
• future tense: will gyro
• perfect tense: have gyroed
• continuous tense: is gyroing
• singular: gyro
• positive degree: gyro
• infinitive: to gyro
• gerund: gyroing
• participle: gyroed

Origin and Evolution of gyro

First Known Use: 1904 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'gyro' comes from the Greek word 'guros' meaning 'circle' or 'turn'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in English to refer to a gyrocompass, the word 'gyro' later became associated with the gyro sandwich, a popular Greek dish consisting of meat, vegetables, and sauce wrapped in pita bread.