kebab

Also ke·bob,
Or ka·bob

[kuh-bob]

noun

1. Usually kebabs small pieces of meat or seafood seasoned or marinated and broiled, often with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, or other vegetables, usually on a skewer.

2. (in Indian English use) roast meat.

3. Digital Technology.,  kebab menu.

kebab

/ kəˈbæb /

noun

1. Also called: shish kebab.  kabob.  cabob. a dish consisting of small pieces of meat, tomatoes, onions, etc, threaded onto skewers and grilled, generally over charcoal

Word History and Origins

Origin of kebab¹

First recorded in 1665–75; from Arabic, from Hindi kabāb, from Turkish kebap “roast meat”

Word History and Origins

Origin of kebab¹

C17: via Urdu from Arabic kabāb roast meat

Example Sentences

I’ve grilled wings, veggies, burgers, kebabs — and even whole fish — over charcoal for excellent results.

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I have no desire to become a Kwame kebab—which means I have to use strategy.

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Every visit to New York City feels electric: the taxi horns, the aroma of fresh bagels and grilled kebabs, the excited chatter spilling from every corner.

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A Turkish attempt to force kebab shops in the EU to adhere to strict rules on how to make a doner kebab has been withdrawn.

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His family initially believed he was last seen at about 22:39 BST on 18 August, having spent time at a pub and a kebab shop.

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