falafel
noun
fa·la·fel
fə-ˈlä-fəl 
variants
or less commonly felafel
plural falafel also felafel
: a spicy mixture of ground vegetables (such as chickpeas or fava beans) formed into balls or patties and then fried
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Set in 2007 Gaza, the drama follows Yahya, a young student who befriends Osama, a charismatic falafel shop owner.
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
The falafel pita is exactly what its name suggests.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
During my visit, I was treated to an array of falafel, lamb sausage, and James Ranch cheese.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Fries can be purchased with chicken shawarma, falafel or gyro meat on top.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Essie Assibu, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
The falafel pita is exactly what its name suggests.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
During my visit, I was treated to an array of falafel, lamb sausage, and James Ranch cheese.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
Fries can be purchased with chicken shawarma, falafel or gyro meat on top.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for falafel
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“Falafel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falafel. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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