kebab

noun

ke·​bab kə-ˈbäb How to pronounce kebab (audio)
also
ˈkā-ˌbäb How to pronounce kebab (audio)
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 kebab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the sprawling food court, travelers feast on döner kebab or kill time at Kaimakk with a cup of black coffee traditionally prepared in hot sand. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024 Serving these same drinks and desserts, which are also available at the coffeehouse, the pop-up recently added a lineup of skewered kebabs available only on Sunday afternoons. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024 The menu is centered around fresh seafood: think swordfish kebabs, seafood orzotto, hamachi crudo, and lobster pasta. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2024 Guests dined on kebabs, Fattoush Salad and a Mezze spread. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kebab 

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Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Arabic or Persian kabāb, from Turkish kebap

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kebab was in 1673

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Cite this Entry

“Kebab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kebab. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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