kielbasa

noun

kiel·​ba·​sa kēl-ˈbä-sə How to pronounce kielbasa (audio)
kil-,
 also  ki-ˈbä-sə
plural kielbasas also kielbasy kēl-ˈbä-sē How to pronounce kielbasa (audio)
kil-,
 also  ki-ˈbä-sə
: a smoked sausage of Polish origin

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Add sausage, onion, and spices: Add kielbasa, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, and pepper; cook, stirring often, until onion is tender and kielbasa is browned, about 6 minutes. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Add kielbasa and onion; cook, stirring occasionally until onion is tender and sausage is browned. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 This creation brings together kielbasa, coleslaw, fries, and BBQ sauce in a bun, reflecting the city’s working-class roots. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The dogs themselves — smoked all-beef andouille sausage and Polish kielbasa — come from Schreiner's Fine Sausage in Phoenix, and there's a vegan option, too. Jeremy Duda, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kielbasa 

Word History

Etymology

Polish kiełbasa

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kielbasa was in 1910

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“Kielbasa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kielbasa. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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