skewer

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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

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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

Kebabs come in lamb, chicken, beef, shrimp, salmon but there are also the kofta skewers that are flatbread wrapped skewered ground meat. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026

The facility improperly reheated beef lamb gyro and chicken skewers. —Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026

Verb

The comedians aren’t allowed to laugh, but they are allowed to (proverbially, at least) cook, roast, and skewer each other relentlessly in the name of breaking. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026

The debut edition skewered the former Prince Andrew, who was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public life. —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 22 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