brochette

American  

[broh-shet, braw-shet] / broʊˈʃɛt, brɔˈʃɛt /

noun

plural

brochettes

1. a skewer for use in cooking.

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adjective

1. en brochette.

brochette British  

/ brɔʃɛt, brɒˈʃɛt /

noun

1. a skewer or small spit, used for holding pieces of meat, etc, while roasting or grilling

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Etymology

Origin of brochette

First recorded in 1705–10; from French; Old French brochete; broach, -ette

Example Sentences

In New York, it's difficult to get away with gummy quenelles de brochette.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2018

A trolley selling sandwiches stood where once the onboard chef in pristine whites could be found creating mouth-watering dishes like flambéed Bourbon shrimp or zesty brochette of Dijon lamb.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2015

My brochette of scallops lay on a giant raviolo, soggy in a seasick green sauce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 30, 2010

For us, the sate kambing, a brochette of succulent, almost caramelized lamb was the star of the entrees.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2010

Rognons à la brochette, broiled kidneys.   „ sautés, sliced kidneys.

From The South of France—East Half by Black, C. B.