shawarma

noun

sha·​war·​ma shä-ˈwȯr-mə  ˈshwȯr-mə 

: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread

Examples of shawarma in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Find ingredients and staple foods at its small halal market, bakery, and deli, serving fresh pita, falafel, and shawarma. —AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025

This recipe, which was adapted from a similar dish that showed up on my social media feed, features aromatic, Mediterranean-style chicken shawarma cooked in a loaf pan with red onion and then shredded. —Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2024

The food truck is at the back of a lot with no less than seven trucks serving shawarma. —Bob Gee, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025

From Korean barbecue tacos to Middle Eastern shawarma, limited-time offerings (LTOs) featuring bold, authentic flavors captivate diners and create a sense of urgency. —Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Levantine Arabic shāwurma sliced lamb on a skewer, from Turkish çevirme, literally, turn, rotation, from çevir- turn

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shawarma

• forma
• norma