shish kebab

[ shish kuh-bob ]

noun

1. Sometimes shish ka·bob. Also called shashlik, a dish consisting of kebabs broiled or roasted on a skewer.

verb (used without object)

, shish-ke·babbed, shish-ke·bab·bing.

1. Sometimes shish-ka·bob. to broil or roast food on a skewer.

verb (used with object)

, shish-ke·babbed, shish-ke·bab·bing.

1. Sometimes shish-ka·bob. to broil or roast (food) on a skewer.

shish kebab

/ ˈʃiːʃ kəˈbæb /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of shish kebab¹

First recorded in 1910–15; from Armenian shish kabab, from Turkish şişkebabι, equivalent to şiş “spit” + kebap “roast meat” + -ι 3rd-person singular possessive suffix; shashlik, kebab

Word History and Origins

Origin of shish kebab¹

from Turkish şiş kebab , from şiş skewer; see kebab

Example Sentences

This shish kebab is marinated in spiced yogurt.

From New York Times

Unfortunately, I realized while going through this shish kebab storm that all the people close to me — family, friends, co-workers — are dumpers.

From Washington Post

Who unleashed the gang that was out to hang, turn the Dems and Reps into shish kebab?

From Washington Post

What she wanted was her own business, a storefront where she hoped to sell shashlik, a version of shish kebab.

From New York Times

Dear Heloise: I clean charred shish kebab skewers after grilling by pushing them through a dry, soap-filled steel wool pad.

From Washington Post