gyro
1 synonym for gyro, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A Greek sandwich made with meat cooked on a vertical spit, served in flatbread with vegetables and sauce.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Greek gyros ("turn"), describing the meat turning on a spit — the same root behind "gyroscope."
Full origin of gyro →Frequently asked questions
What does “gyro” mean?
The word “gyro” means a Greek sandwich made with meat cooked on a vertical spit, served in flatbread with vegetables and sauce. In plain terms, a Greek-style wrap of spit-roasted meat, salad, and sauce in flatbread.
How do you pronounce “gyro”?
“Gyro” is pronounced YEE-roh (/ˈjiː.ɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gyro” in a sentence?
Here is “gyro” used in a sentence: “We grabbed a lamb gyro from the food truck for lunch.”
What part of speech is “gyro”?
“Gyro” is a noun.
Where does the word “gyro” come from?
The word “gyro” comes from Greek. From Greek gyros ("turn"), describing the meat turning on a spit — the same root behind "gyroscope.".
