shawarma
noun
sha·war·ma
shä-ˈwȯr-mə 
ˈshwȯr-mə
: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread
Examples of shawarma in a Sentence
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His business — on a thriving strip in Paterson, New Jersey, renamed Palestine Way and bursting with halal meat markets and shawarma shops — has been a magnet for harassing voicemails.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
Falafel and chicken shawarma tacos at X’tiosu Kitchen Brothers Ignacio and Felipe Santiago combine their Oaxacan backgrounds with culinary experiences in a Lebanese kitchen to create X’tiosu’s famous tacos.
—Kat Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The tasty shawarmas and other Middle Eastern favorites from Bucharest Grill are now available in Southfield.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
What’s interesting is that al pastor is a tradition born of immigration, of cultural fusion and influence from Lebanese people who’d moved to Puebla and modeled it after their own famous lamb dish: shawarma.
—Alicia Kennedy, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2023
Seven bars and restaurants, including an international buffet, offer something for everyone, from mezze platters and shawarma to pizza and seafood.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2023
Bucharest Grill's shawarmas include those made with chicken breast, beef, lamb, falafel and a vegetarian option.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
Look for his pro tip on ordering shawarma wraps to get the best ratio of meat to pita.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2023
The shawarmas include tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise and garlic spread all wrapped in a pita.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
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Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2023
Falafel and chicken shawarma tacos at X’tiosu Kitchen Brothers Ignacio and Felipe Santiago combine their Oaxacan backgrounds with culinary experiences in a Lebanese kitchen to create X’tiosu’s famous tacos.
—Kat Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The tasty shawarmas and other Middle Eastern favorites from Bucharest Grill are now available in Southfield.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
What’s interesting is that al pastor is a tradition born of immigration, of cultural fusion and influence from Lebanese people who’d moved to Puebla and modeled it after their own famous lamb dish: shawarma.
—Alicia Kennedy, Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2023
Seven bars and restaurants, including an international buffet, offer something for everyone, from mezze platters and shawarma to pizza and seafood.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2023
Bucharest Grill's shawarmas include those made with chicken breast, beef, lamb, falafel and a vegetarian option.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
Look for his pro tip on ordering shawarma wraps to get the best ratio of meat to pita.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2023
The shawarmas include tomato, lettuce, pickles, mayonnaise and garlic spread all wrapped in a pita.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Levantine Arabic shāwurma sliced lamb on a skewer, from Turkish çevirme, literally, turn, rotation, from çevir- turn
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
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“Shawarma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawarma. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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