Meaning & Definition of word "Kebab"

Kebab

/kəˈbɑːb/

1. A dish consisting of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit.
- Example: The restaurant is famous for its chicken kebab served with a side of garlic sauce.
2. A sandwich or wrap that includes grilled meat and vegetables, often served with sauces.
- Example: I ordered a lamb kebab wrapped in pita bread with fresh vegetables.
3. A dish of spiced meat, usually minced and shaped into small sausages or patties, then grilled or fried.
- Example: The chef prepared delicious seekh kebabs made from spiced minced lamb.
4. An informal term for fast food that includes skewered and grilled meats, popular in many cuisines.
- Example: After a night out, we decided to grab a quick late-night kebab from the food truck.

Derived from the Arabic word 'kabāb', which refers to grilled meat.

kebab shop:

A place where kebabs are sold, usually fast food style.

kebab king/queen:

A playful term for someone who loves kebabs or is known for making them.

doner kebab:

A specific type of kebab made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.

gyro:

A Greek dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, similar to doner kebab.

shawarma:

A Middle Eastern dish of meat cooked on a vertical spit and wrapped in pita.

souvlaki:

A Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat and vegetables grilled on a skewer.

Meaning: A quick or easy snack.

Example Sentence: I'm just grabbing a kebab for dinner because I don't feel like cooking.

Meaning: A term for something that is messy or complicated.

Example Sentence: That exam felt like a kebab, all over the place!