Shawarma

Pronunciation: /ʃəˈwɑːrmə/

Definitions of shawarma

noun A Middle Eastern dish consisting of meat, usually lamb, chicken, or beef, cooked on a vertical spit and served in a pita or flatbread with various toppings and sauces.

Example Sentences

A1 I tried shawarma for the first time and I loved it.

A2 Shawarma is a popular street food in many Middle Eastern countries.

B1 I prefer chicken shawarma over beef shawarma.

B2 The shawarma restaurant down the street makes the best garlic sauce.

C1 I learned how to make my own homemade shawarma with all the traditional spices.

C2 The shawarma I had in Lebanon was the most delicious I've ever tasted.

Examples of shawarma in a Sentence

formal I am craving a delicious shawarma wrap for lunch today.

informal Let's grab some shawarma for dinner, it's so tasty!

slang Shawarma is my go-to when I'm too lazy to cook.

figurative The layers of flavors in a shawarma sandwich are like a culinary masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of shawarma

• plural: shawarmas
• comparative: more shawarma
• superlative: most shawarma
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will enjoy
• perfect tense: have enjoyed
• continuous tense: is enjoying
• singular: shawarma
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to enjoy
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: enjoyed

Origin and Evolution of shawarma

First Known Use: 0019 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'shawarma' is believed to have originated from the Turkish word 'çevirme', which means 'turning' or 'rotating'. It is thought to have been introduced to the Middle East by the Ottoman Empire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shawarma' has become widely used in the Middle East and beyond to refer to the delicious roasted meat dish that is typically served in pita bread or on a plate with various accompaniments.