shashlik
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of shashlik
First recorded in 1925–30; from Russian shashlýk, from Turkic; compare Turkish şişlik “stewing meat,” equivalent to şiş “skewer” + -lik a suffix indicating relationship or origin ( a in the Russian word is unexplained); cf. shish kebab
Example Sentences
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After the hummus and seven vegetable salads, the meal unfolded with sweet-and-salty pistachio-dusted halloumi baklava, tender beef shashlik over creamy black-garlic toum, and a guava sorbet sundae.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
On the side of the next street a man prepared a fire to make shashlik while a woman sat nearby chatting.
From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2023
Many of the world’s great skewered dishes call for a pungent marinade, like lemongrass-laced Thai satay or oniony Russian shashlik.
From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021
But Tony Naylor takes a tour of six other barbecue cultures, from sizzling Russian shashlik to India’s spicy seekh kebabs.
From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2020
Some staples, like shashlik grilled meats are mouthwatering, complete with the obligatory fresh dill, and there are many local dishes to attempt, which are well worth the adventure!
From Washington Times • May 18, 2017
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