doner kebab
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of doner kebab
from Turkish döner rotating + kebab
Example Sentences
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A Turkish attempt to force kebab shops in the EU to adhere to strict rules on how to make a doner kebab has been withdrawn.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
As the scent of doner kebab perfumed the air, the jeweler said that after the incident, he showed photos of his missing wares to merchants at four or five stores in downtown L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2022
Then came a doner kebab pizza smothered in garlicky tzatziki sauce.
From Salon • Oct. 7, 2022
He wouldn’t eat much during the day but a typical evening meal, often from the takeaway, might consist of a doner kebab with extra meat, a couple of portions of chips and four burgers.
From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2020
“The doner kebab is the story of the survival of the guest workers,” Mr. Seidel said.
From New York Times • Jan. 27, 2011
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