kielbasa

noun

kiel·​ba·​sa kēl-ˈbä-sə How to pronounce kielbasa (audio)
kil-,
 also  ki-ˈbä-sə
plural kielbasas also kielbasy kēl-ˈbä-sē How to pronounce kielbasa (audio)
kil-,
 also  ki-ˈbä-sə
: a smoked sausage of Polish origin

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But the star is its kielbasa, or Polish sausage, made from an old family method that’s been handed down like genes. Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025 Pierogi Nachos: Potato and cheddar pierogi, Hatch green chile queso, Polish kielbasa and caramelized onion, served with sauerkraut and sour cream. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Add kielbasa, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; cook, stirring often, until onion is tender and kielbasa is browned, about 6 minutes. The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Ukrainian grab included pierogies, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and Caesars. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kielbasa

Word History

Etymology

Polish kiełbasa

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kielbasa was in 1910

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“Kielbasa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kielbasa. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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