tzatziki

[ tsah-tsee-kee ]

noun

1. a condiment or dip consisting of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and usually mint.

tzatziki

/ tsætˈsɪkɪ /

noun

1. a Greek dip made from yogurt, chopped cucumber, and mint

Word History and Origins

Origin of tzatziki¹

1960–65; < Modern Greek tzatzíki from Turkish cacık, of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of tzatziki¹

C20: from Modern Greek

Example Sentences

We could be having rabbit wonton, or maybe a lamp chop with tzatziki.

From Seattle Times

Place the tomato and lemon wedges on the platter and serve with the tzatziki.

From Washington Times

Most kebab platters range around $14-$16 and come with a copious amount of basmati rice, along with pita bread, charred jalapeño peppers, tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad.

From Seattle Times

Each kebab platter comes with a copious amount of basmati rice along with pita bread, tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad.

From Seattle Times

The Greek fries arrived first — and, judge if you want, but a hot, crispy French fry drizzled in tzatziki and crumbled feta?

From Seattle Times