kabob
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Definition
Noun: * A dish consisting of cubes of meat (and often vegetables) that are marinated, threaded onto a skewer, and grilled or roasted. This word refers specifically to the prepared food item.
Usage
The word "kabob" (also commonly spelled "kebab") is used as a countable noun to describe a specific prepared food. It is typically served on or off the skewer. * Example: "We ordered chicken kabobs and rice for dinner." * Example: "The street vendor sells delicious lamb kabobs."
Advanced Usage
- As a menu item or culinary term: The word is often found on menus and in cooking instructions. It specifies both the cooking method (skewered and grilled) and the final dish.
- Example: "The chef's special is a seafood kabob with shrimp and scallops."
Variants and Related Words
- Kebab: The more common international spelling variant of "kabob."
- Shish kebab: A more specific term often used interchangeably with "kabob," originating from Turkish (, meaning "skewer roast").
- Skewer: The thin metal or wooden rod on which the ingredients for a kabob are threaded.
Synonyms
- Brochette: A French term for food cooked on a skewer.
- Skewered meat/vegetables: A descriptive phrase for the dish.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (To be) on a skewer: A descriptive phrase for the state of the ingredients before or during cooking.
- Example: "The peppers and onions are on a skewer, ready for the grill."
Noun
- cubes of meat marinated and cooked on a skewer usually with vegetables