shawarma

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noun sha·war·ma \ shä-ˈwȯr-mə , ˈshwȯr-mə \

Definition of shawarma

:a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread

Recent Examples of shawarma from the Web

As The Avengers has proven, the only thing better than a superhero is a team of superheroes, griping, and squabbling, and eating shawarma together after saving the world again.

— sophie gilbert, The Atlantic, "The Defenders Proves Heroes Aren't Enough," 24 Aug. 2017
The food hall, which opened in mid-February, has 12 food stalls that serve range of international cuisines -- everything from Nepalese dumplings and Israeli shawarma to ramen noodle bowls and Alabama biscuits.

— bob carlton, AL.com, "Italian restaurant opening in Birmingham's Pizitz Food Hall," 7 July 2017
Other options include The Falafel Guys, serving a great shawarma sandwich; Roll MKE, with burgers and sandwiches; and old stalwart Streetza, offering pizza by the slice.

— chelsey lewis, USA TODAY, "15 things you have to do in Milwaukee in the summer," 26 June 2017
The Middle Eastern menu features both gyros and shawarma.

— julia sayers, AL.com, "Where to find Birmingham's best gyros," 26 May 2017
Expect authentic Lebanese food — everything from freshly made manakeesh (flat bread) and tabbouleh to chicken kabob and beer shawarma.

— michael james rocha, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Lebanese food, culture focus of El Cajon festival," 25 May 2017
The company's offerings have evolved to include products ranging from riced cauliflower, which can be used in gluten-free pizza crust and sides and salads, to chicken shawarma that is fully cooked and ready to heat and serve.

— samantha bomkamp, chicagotribune.com, "Why kale is everywhere: How food trends are born," 19 May 2017
In addition, Israeli foods, such as baklava, falafel, halva, kebab, shashik and shawarma were featured at various food stations, as were fruit juices.

— marvin glassman, Jewish Journal, "Israeli shuk recreated at Yom Ha'atzmaut event," 5 May 2017
Downtown 10e Restaurant will have specials including a steak and egg poutine; and a duck shawarma wrap.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "Your 2017 Mother's Day brunch guide," 5 May 2017

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