skewer

1 of 2

noun

skew·​er ˈskyü-ər 

ˈskyu̇r

1

: a pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to keep it in form while roasting or to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling

2

: any of various things shaped or used like a meat skewer

skewer

2 of 2

verb

skewered; skewering; skewers

transitive verb

1

: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer

2

: to criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively

Synonyms of skewer

Verb

• stab
• puncture
• pierce
• stick
• jab
• pick

Examples of skewer in a Sentence

Verb

let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting

the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Diners can expect to nosh on bao, buns, dumplings and skewers, along with Uchi staples, with cushy seating inside and outside on the patio. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026

Don’t forget to remove the wooden skewers before serving! —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026

Verb

It's dubbed his Iron Spider-Man look because mechanical legs spring out from his back, capable of skewering any foe. —Chris McMullen, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Trump has regularly railed against comedians who regularly skewer politicians, including those who are on late-night TV or part of Saturday Night Live. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English skeuier

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skewer

• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer
• sewer
• truer
• viewer

Kids Definition

skewer

1 of 2 noun

skew·​er ˈskyü-ər 

ˈskyu̇(-ə)r

1

: a long pin for keeping meat in form while roasting or for holding small pieces of meat and vegetables for broiling

2

: something shaped or used like a meat skewer

skewer

2 of 2 verb

: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer