kebab

American  

[kuh-bob] / kəˈbɒb /

Also kebob, or kabob

noun

1. Usually kebabs small pieces of meat or seafood seasoned or marinated and broiled, often with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, or other vegetables, usually on a skewer.

2. (in Indian English use) roast meat.

3. Digital Technology. kebab menu.

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kebab British  

/ kəˈbæb /

noun

1. Also called: shish kebab.   kabob.   cabob.  a dish consisting of small pieces of meat, tomatoes, onions, etc, threaded onto skewers and grilled, generally over charcoal

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Etymology

Origin of kebab

First recorded in 1665–75; from Arabic, from Hindi kabāb, from Turkish kebap “roast meat”

Example Sentences

The meals - simple but filling - include meat curries, flatbreads, kebabs, fruits and sweets, reflecting Lucknow's rich culinary tradition.

From BBC

For many years, his family have been handing out food they eat during Iftar, such as kebabs, samosas and pakoras, with people who live nearby.

From BBC

Hours later, as night turned to day, players were filmed in a takeaway, with Ollie Pope gazing at his kebab like he had never seen anything so beautiful.

From BBC

It was during this time that Lucknow's most famous kebabs were fashioned.

From BBC

I’ve grilled wings, veggies, burgers, kebabs — and even whole fish — over charcoal for excellent results.

From Salon