brochette

[ broh-shet; French braw-shet ]

noun

, plural bro·chettes [broh-, shets, b, r, aw-, shet].

1. a skewer for use in cooking.

adjective

1. en brochette ( def ).

brochette

/ brɔʃɛt; brɒˈʃɛt /

noun

1. a skewer or small spit, used for holding pieces of meat, etc, while roasting or grilling

Word History and Origins

Origin of brochette¹

First recorded in 1705–10; from French; Old French brochete; broach, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of brochette¹

C19: from Old French brochete small pointed tool; see broach ¹

Example Sentences

Thrush brochette is a regional speciality, though hunting the birds is often just for sport.

From The Guardian

In New York, it's difficult to get away with gummy quenelles de brochette.

From Los Angeles Times

The brochette consisted of grilled marinated steak, sausage and chicken.

From New York Times

Skip the brochette de carne and the solomillo.

From New York Times

A trolley selling sandwiches stood where once the onboard chef in pristine whites could be found creating mouth-watering dishes like flambéed Bourbon shrimp or zesty brochette of Dijon lamb.

From BBC