souvlaki

noun

sou·​vla·​ki süv-ˈlä-kē 

variants or less commonly souvlakia

süv-ˈlä-kē-ə 

: shish kebab

Examples of souvlaki in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Others are hyperseasonal, such as kalamboki (roasted corn with feta butter) and aginares souvlaki (artichoke skewers with bell pepper, red onion and a yogurt side). —Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 18 June 2026

Visitors can sample classic dishes including souvlaki and gyro sandwiches while moving between nine different food stations featuring homemade specialties prepared entirely by volunteers. —Daily News, 28 May 2026

The neighborhood is a great one to explore on foot; make a pit stop at Ta Koritsia for a souvlaki to-go. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

The spanakopita is crisp and nicely done; the saganaki impressive, with a perfectly crispy exterior and molten lava interior; and the tender chicken souvlaki butter lettuce salad with garlicky red wine vinaigrette, super fresh and tasty. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Modern Greek soublakia, plural of soublaki, from diminutive of soubla skewer, from Middle Greek, from Latin subula awl, from suere to sew — more at sew

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for souvlaki

• blocky
• chalky
• cocky
• gawky
• hockey
• jockey
• khaki
• machi
• maki
• rocky
• stocky
• talkie