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

Senegalese djolof fried rice, Nigerian brochettes and a Moroccan vegetable tagine are a few of the other dishes on the menu.

From New York Times

Today, it has been rebranded Le Chic Resto Pop, serving hearty chicken brochettes and catering to socially disadvantaged residents and bohemian artists, who can buy 60 meals for $20.

From New York Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

He turned the brochettes over, and while they finished cooking he broke eggs into a tagine pot bubbling on the barbecue.

From Los Angeles Times