Pronunciation: /kəˈbɑb/

Definitions of kebab

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

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat kebabs on the weekends.

A2 She ordered a chicken kebab for lunch.

B1 The restaurant offers a variety of kebabs, including lamb and vegetarian options.

B2 The chef marinated the meat overnight before grilling it for the kebab.

C1 The street food vendor's kebabs are known for their flavorful spices and tender meat.

C2 The food critic praised the restaurant's kebabs as the best in the city.

Examples of kebab in a Sentence

formal The restaurant offers a variety of kebab options on their menu.

informal Let's grab some kebabs for lunch today.

slang I could really go for a kebab right now, it's so tasty!

figurative His argument was like a well-seasoned kebab, with layers of logic and evidence.

Grammatical Forms of kebab

past tense

ate

plural

kebabs

comparative

more kebab

superlative

most kebab

present tense

eat

future tense

will eat

perfect tense

have eaten

continuous tense

is eating

singular

kebab

positive degree

delicious

infinitive

to eat

gerund

eating

participle

eaten

Origin and Evolution of kebab

First Known Use: 1377 year
Language of Origin: Persian
Story behind the word: The word 'kebab' originated from the Persian word 'kabāb' which means 'roasted meat'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'kebab' has evolved to encompass a variety of grilled or skewered meat dishes in different cultures around the world.