kebab

[kəˈbæb]

kebab Definition

a dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit.

Using kebab: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kebab" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ordered a chicken kebab for dinner.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves delicious shish kebab.

  • Example

    He loves to grill beef kebab during summer barbecues.

kebab Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kebab

Phrases with kebab

  • shish kebab

    a dish consisting of small pieces of meat and vegetables threaded onto skewers and grilled

    Example

    We had shish kebab for lunch.

  • a dish of small pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit

    Example

    The restaurant serves a variety of kabobs.

  • a Greek dish of meat roasted on a vertical spit, typically served in a pita with tomato, onion, and a yogurt sauce

    Example

    I had a gyro for lunch yesterday.

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Summary: kebab in Brief

The term 'kebab' [kəˈbæb] refers to a dish consisting of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit. It is often associated with Middle Eastern cuisine and can be found in various forms such as shish kebab, kabob, and gyro.

How do native speakers use this expression?