Kabob

Pronunciation: /kəˈbɑb/

Definitions of kabob

noun a dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat kabobs at the barbecue.

A2 She grilled some delicious chicken kabobs for dinner.

B1 The restaurant served a variety of kabobs, including beef and vegetable options.

B2 The skewers of shrimp and pineapple made for a tasty kabob dish.

C1 The chef's speciality was a Mediterranean kabob platter with lamb, chicken, and vegetables.

C2 The kabob festival featured a wide selection of international skewered meats and seafood.

Examples of kabob in a Sentence

formal The caterer served a variety of kabobs at the formal event.

informal Let's grill some kabobs for the backyard BBQ.

slang I could really go for some kabobs right now.

figurative The team's chemistry on the field was like a perfectly skewered kabob.

Grammatical Forms of kabob

• past tense: kabobbed
• plural: kabobs
• comparative: more kabob
• superlative: most kabob
• present tense: kabobs
• future tense: will kabob
• perfect tense: have kabobed
• continuous tense: is kabobing
• singular: kabob
• positive degree: kabob
• infinitive: to kabob
• gerund: kabobbing
• participle: kabobbed

Origin and Evolution of kabob

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'kabob' is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in Persia (modern-day Iran). It is derived from the Persian word 'kabab' which means 'roasted meat'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'kabob' has been adopted by various cultures and cuisines around the world, with variations in ingredients and cooking methods. It has become a popular dish in many countries, each putting their own twist on the traditional grilled skewered meat.