shashlik

American  

[shahsh-lik, shahsh-lik] / ʃɑʃˈlɪk, ˈʃɑʃ lɪk /

Or shashlick,

noun

1. shish kebab.

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shashlik British  

/ ʃɑːʃˈlɪk, ˈʃɑːʃlɪk /

noun

1. a type of kebab

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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); shish kebab

Example Sentences

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

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

At an outdoor restaurant, I met a shashlik cook who lived inside one of the yurts where Chinese tourists ate.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2019

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