shawarma
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shawarma
1950–55; < Levantine Arabic shāwurma, shāwirma, from Turkish çevirme “turn, rotation, meat roasted on a spit,” from çevirmek “to turn, rotate”
Example Sentences
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Other openings: The Seattle chain Shawarma Time brings its kebabs, falafel and hummus to Bothell.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024
"Shawarma is a popular middle-east dish prepared during Ramzan. It is nothing but, thinly sliced chicken or mutton, wrapped in a pita bread with veggies and sauce," explains Sohana Saiyed, a reporting specialist for Schoolhouse.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2022
"You couldn't really have Avenger's Campus without the Shawarma Palace," State explained.
From Fox News • Jun. 3, 2021
Other food spots will also directly reference the films; see The Shawarma Palace cart, a nod to a beloved “Avengers” post-credits scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2020
The Shawarma matters because it represents the imposition of a public voice on a project that has been roundly criticized for its private and inward-facing design.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2019
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