How to Use Greek in a Sentence

Greek

1 of 2 noun
  • In Greek, bostani means a small garden of herbs and plants like sage, thyme, rosemary and verbena.
    — Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 2023-11-19
  • The term comes from the Greek, anthropos, meaning human.
    — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The extent of the Greek wildfires More than 672 square miles have burned so far this year.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 2023-10-08
  • The next morning, Rapp was dropped off at the Greek Theatre by her manager.
    — Amy Kaufman, Los Angeles Times, 2023-09-24
  • The Greek Theatre show in mid-July, for instance, was a sellout.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2025
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, blue cheese, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder and salt.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2023-07-29
  • Imec The brain, in contrast, has the same elasticity as Greek yogurt.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
  • Some of the best high protein foods include lean meats like chicken, turkey, and beef, as well as seafood, Greek yogurt, lentils, and legumes.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2024-04-03
  • He and his two sons were killed while taking refuge in one of the last remaining Greek Orthodox churches.
    — Júlia Ledur, Washington Post, 2023-11-13
  • Go for regular or Greek yogurt here, though Greek is thicker and is a closer swap to sour cream for when used as a topping or dip.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2023-08-03
  • Google Translate was used to translate the news release from the Greek Ministry of Culture.
    — Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 2024-03-26
  • While cycling, make sure to stop at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St George Koudounas.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Istiorachis means ‘sail spine’ in Ancient Greek, referencing the tall, sail-like structure along the creature’s back.
    — Hannah Peart, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Greek Salad with greens, diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, garbanzo beans, crispy beet chips, house Greek dressing and feta cheese on the side.
    — Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • While there aren’t reports that show how much Diddy made on each of these deals, Get Him to the Greek made $95.5 million in box office sales.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2024-03-27
  • Olympiakos aims to follow up their Greek Super League title with another successful campaign this upcoming year.
    — Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Milwaukee’s financial flexibility will be compromised through the rest of the Greek Freak’s prime.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • With 85 locations in operation, Nick the Greek is poised to have 100 restaurants nationwide by the end of the year.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Protein can be found in significantly higher amounts in Greek yogurt due to its production process, particularly the straining method.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • In Alexandria, at about the same time, a slab of igneous rock etched with Greek and hieroglyphics was packed onto a 40-gun ship and made to brave the waves of the Mediterranean.
    — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2023-09-20
  • Then walk through the centuries of history layered into every street around town and savor the unique cuisine, which blends Greek, Balkan, and Ottoman influences.
    — Christos Stergiou, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
  • According to Stuart, Pillars Drinkable Greek Yogurt is a good alternative to other high-sugar brands.
    — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Last December, Greek Police confiscated 205 pounds of cocaine at the Thessaloniki port after customs agents X-rayed a banana container.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Because Chef Douglas Rodriguez—a kindhearted and talented James Beard Award winner—is at the helm, your taste buds will be transported to Greece, as will your eyes, as the food styling and decor are quintessentially Greek.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The name Perseid meteor shower or Perseids comes from the Greek Perseidai, or sons of Perseus, referring to Greek mythology, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Other Greek restaurants in Fort Worth include Greek House restaurant on Forest Park, Jazz Cafe on Montgomery Street and Greek Cafe in Alliance.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Izzy's large social media following — over one million followers on TikTok — had many speculating that sororities might shy away from offering a bid to the younger Darnell, as Greek Life at Alabama has typically favored a tighter-lipped online presence.
    — Tabitha Parent, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Leo drew attention to a joint statement by the Latin and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem, who announced that the priests and nuns in the two Christian churches in Gaza City would stay put, despite Israeli evacuation orders ahead of the Gaza City offensive.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Checkers of my era—their number grew from twenty to twenty-five during my three-year tenure—collectively spoke fifteen languages, including Urdu, Cantonese, Japanese, Arabic, Greek, Russian, and Twi, with a working knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Pic’s cast also includes Marisol Nichols (Riverdale), Elias Kacavas (My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3), Adam Rodriguez (Criminal Minds), and Jacqueline Emerson (The Hunger Games).
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025

Greek

2 of 2 adjective
  • To make the lime crema, place the Greek yogurt in a small bowl.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 2024-05-04
  • Odysseus knows how to massage an ego; that was his role in the fractious Greek camp.
    — Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 2023-09-11
  • The drink gets its green hue from fresh spinach and its creamy texture from Greek yogurt.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2024-03-05
  • The thick white lines on dense black backgrounds mimic Greek vase painting.
    — Barbara Schreiber, Charlotte Observer, 2024-01-31
  • Below, watch the song’s video, shot on the Greek island of Mykonos.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 Aug. 2025
  • If all of this is Greek to you, just know that these ingredients are good to skip.
    — Tanya Edwards, Parents, 2023-09-25
  • There's vaudeville, there's Borscht belt, there's Chekhov, there's Greek tragedy.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2023-06-08
  • Check it out this October and fill up on the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Greek isles.
    — oregonlive, 2023-09-11
  • Read on for how to make the most of this Greek island that’s undergoing a mindful makeover.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, Condé Nast Traveler, 2023-11-14
  • This list shows off chocolate’s many friends in the form of pie, from peanut butter to Greek yogurt to cookie dough.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 2023-11-11
  • The same owner also has a great Greek place across the street called The Apollo.
    — Will Gluck, The Hollywood Reporter, 2023-12-17
  • The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes went about with a lantern in search of an honest man.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 2023-09-28
  • The Greek class is taught by the male character, who has been slowly losing his sight for many years and will soon be blind.
    — David Conrads, The Christian Science Monitor, 2023-08-04
  • Avra, the buzzy Greek eatery from New York is a recent addition to the lineup.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 2023-11-13
  • Plus, these Greek meatballs, along with the yogurt sauce and rice, would be delicious stuffed in pitas for brown bag lunches during the week.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The new rule came after a Greek swimmer supported by Enhanced Games ‘broke’ a world record.
    — CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The marketplace includes Greek imports, fine jewelry, artwork and a Greek deli.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Originally, there were formal gardens on the grounds, and an outdoor, classic Greek-style bathing pool with a pavilion and fluted columns.
    — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Others wore T-shirts celebrating the Greek billionaire.
    — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Regarding probiotics, Icelandic yogurt may or may not have more than Greek yogurt, depending on the type.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.
    — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Sheikha Mahra is the only child of Sheikh Mohammed and Zoe Grigorakos, who is a Greek socialite.
    — Caroline Blair, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Rome viewed itself as the continuation of Greek civilization.
    — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • That’s Paros Estiatorio, a Greek restaurant in Mission Farms.
    — Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Behind two Manori women in hijabs is an Ionic column reminiscent of an ancient Greek temple.
    — M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
  • When asked about a crisp white, my server walked me through a couple on the menu, nailing it with a crisp, acidic Alexakis Assyrtiko from the Greek island of Crete.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • And frequent appearances by a pigeon that perches on her windowsill like a Greek chorus, mocking her self-abasement and growing detachment from reality, seem a tad heavy-handed.
    — Book Marks august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Along the Athenian Riviera, which is known as the Hamptons of Athens, this resort feels like a Greek island getaway but is just a 30-minute drive from the center of Athens.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The third installment in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out series will feature a darker, more Gothic aesthetic and tone following the idyllic Greek isles setting of Glass Onion.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Fischl referenced the great Greek athletic nudes, such as Myron’s discus thrower, to achieve not just the portrayal of continuous energetic motion but also the suggestion that great human athleticism is about a stopping point, calculated containment.
    — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025

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