tandoor
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of tandoor
1655–65; < Hindi, Urdu tandūr < Persian tanūr
Example Sentences
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While the former was delicate and thin, the latter was a thick, puffy flatbread baked in a tandoor.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
“In Pakistan, people think the spicier the better,” said the third-generation tandoor owner.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
It’s an essential component of some of the dishes at Bryant Ng’s Cassia in Santa Monica, where 20% of the dishes are cooked using a wok or a tandoor oven, both powered by gas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022
These floppy, lightly pickled onions are a traditional accompaniment to grilled and tandoor foods throughout India and the rest of South Asia.
From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2021
When Jalil entered the clearing, he would throw his jacket on the tandoor and open his arms.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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