variants
or kebob
or less commonly kabob
: cubes of meat (such as lamb or beef) marinated and cooked with vegetables usually on a skewer
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On Sunday, a swarm of L.A. chefs and restaurants will take over a stretch of the Venice Beach Boardwalk selling pizza, suya and kebabs to benefit the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights and Gather for Good.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Named for the city in southern Iran, the bright, acidic salad is meant to complement the rice, rich stews and kebabs it’s often served with.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Customers walk up to a counter and order hummus platters, shawarma, kebabs or some of the other menu items.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
El Turco Express: From the creators of the Michelin Bib Gourmand El Turco in Upper Buena Vista, this spot will serve kebabs, hummus, baklava and other Turkish specialties.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Named for the city in southern Iran, the bright, acidic salad is meant to complement the rice, rich stews and kebabs it’s often served with.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
Customers walk up to a counter and order hummus platters, shawarma, kebabs or some of the other menu items.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
El Turco Express: From the creators of the Michelin Bib Gourmand El Turco in Upper Buena Vista, this spot will serve kebabs, hummus, baklava and other Turkish specialties.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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“Kebab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kebab. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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