shawarma
noun
sha·war·ma
shä-ˈwȯr-mə 
ˈshwȯr-mə
ˈshwȯr-mə
: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread
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Laud Shawarma has opened, offering Nigerian-style shawarma inspired by street food traditions.
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The shawarma, falafel wraps and baklava at Jersey Kebab are great, but many of its patrons are also there these days for a side of protest.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Meddys serves up hummus, shawarmas, bowls, platters, salads and signature cocktails.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Mustafa cut the line at a shawarma place and shook hands with the cashier boy.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The shawarma, falafel wraps and baklava at Jersey Kebab are great, but many of its patrons are also there these days for a side of protest.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Meddys serves up hummus, shawarmas, bowls, platters, salads and signature cocktails.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
february 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
Mustafa cut the line at a shawarma place and shook hands with the cashier boy.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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“Shawarma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawarma. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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