gyro

noun
UK: /ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊ/
US: /ˈdʒaɪ.roʊ/

  1. A device that uses a spinning disc to maintain balance or show direction.

    1. The plane uses a gyro to stay on course.
    2. The spacecraft utilized gyros for stable navigation during its long journey.

  2. A Greek dish made of meat cooked on a rotating spit, usually served in pita bread with sauce.

    1. I ordered a gyro for lunch today.
    2. Let's grab a delicious gyro from that Greek food truck down the street tonight.

Synonyms

gyroscope souvlaki

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gyro" in English means: A device that uses a spinning disc to maintain balance or show direction., A Greek dish made of meat cooked on a rotating spit, usually served in pita bread with sauce..

The phonetic transcription of "gyro" is /ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊ/ in British English and /ˈdʒaɪ.roʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gyro": gyroscope, souvlaki.

Example usage of "gyro": "The plane uses a gyro to stay on course.". More examples on the page.