shish kebab

noun

shish ke·​bab ˈshish-kə-ˌbäb How to pronounce shish kebab (audio)
: kebab cooked on skewers

Examples of shish kebab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pair with a vegetarian poke bowl with varied flavors and sweet sesame sauce, or with lamb shish kebab with red and green peppers. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Pop-up hours for adana and shish kebabs Sunday 1-8 p.m. or until sold out. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 The menu features shish kebabs, gyros, baba ghanoush, falafel, hummus nachos and shawarma, among other items. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024 Complexity emerges after minutes in the glass—a deft and easy drinking wine to consider pairing with shish kebab or even sashimi. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shish kebab 

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Word History

Etymology

Turkish şişkebabı, from şiş spit + kebap roast meat

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shish kebab was in 1913

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Cite this Entry

“Shish kebab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shish%20kebab. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

shish kebab

noun
shish ke·​bab ˈshish-kə-ˌbäb How to pronounce shish kebab (audio)
: cubes of meat marinated and cooked on skewers

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