kabob

1 of 2

noun (1)

ka·​bob

less common spelling of kebab

: cubes of meat (such as lamb or beef) marinated and cooked with vegetables usually on a skewer

kebab

2 of 2

noun (2)

ke·​bab kə-ˈbäb 

also

ˈkā-ˌbäb 

variants or kebob or less commonly kabob

: cubes of meat (such as lamb or beef) marinated and cooked with vegetables usually on a skewer

Examples of kabob in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The fairgrounds on Tully Road will have Alaskan pigs racing, kids screaming on carnival rides and the usual assortment of huge corndogs, strawberry shortcakes and a variety of new fair food like tamales, bao buns and kabobs. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026

The menu features kabobs, bowls, wraps, salads, pitas, family meals and catering options. — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 July 2026

Noun

These steak kebabs are marinated in an easy garlic, Fresno chile, coconut cream, and cilantro-lime sauce for four to 12 hours to really ensure each piece of steak is infused with flavor. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026

Chicken Kebabs Small pieces of chicken, such as those used for kebabs, should only be marinated for about 2 hours. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

ultimately from Arabic or Persian kabāb, from Turkish kebap

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1673, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing kabob

• shish kebab

Rhymes for kabob

• kebab
• nawab
• blob
• bob
• cob
• daub
• fob
• glob
• gob
• hob
• job
• knob