kebab
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Definition
A dish of grilled or roasted meat, often served on a skewer. It can be made with lamb, beef, chicken, or vegetables and is popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.
Usage & Nuances
'Kebab' can refer to various styles, like 'shish kebab' (on skewers) or 'doner kebab' (meat cooked on a vertical spit and sliced). Common in street food. In the UK, 'kebab' often means doner kebab in pita bread.
Spanish: kebab - brochetaPortuguese (BR): kebab - espetinhoPortuguese (PT): kebab - espetadaChinese (Simplified): 烤肉串Chinese (Traditional): 烤肉串Hindi: कबाबArabic: كباب
Example Sentences
I ate a kebab for dinner last night.
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A traditional kebab is made with lamb.
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You can buy a kebab from the food stall on the street.
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After a night out, grabbing a kebab is almost a tradition.
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The chicken kebab with garlic sauce is my favorite.
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Let’s split a big plate of kebab for lunch.
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