Kabobs Meaning in English
word · lemma: kabob
kəˈbɑbz
kuh-BAHBZ
kəˈbɒbz
kuh-BOBZ
Definition
Pieces of meat, vegetables, or other foods grilled on a skewer; commonly eaten at barbecues or as street food. Sometimes spelled 'kebabs' or 'kababs'.
Usage & Nuances
'Kabobs' is most common in American English; 'kebabs' or 'kababs' are more common internationally. Used mainly for meat, but can include vegetables or seafood. Often found at barbecues and Middle Eastern or Mediterranean restaurants.
Spanish: brochetas - pinchosPortuguese (BR): espetinhos - kebabsPortuguese (PT): espetadas - kebabsChinese (Simplified): 烤肉串Chinese (Traditional): 烤肉串Hindi: कबाबArabic: كبابBengali: কাবাবRussian: шашлык - кебабJapanese: ケバブ - カバブVietnamese: thịt xiên nướng - kebabKorean: 케밥Turkish: kebap - şiş kebabıUrdu: کبابIndonesian: kebab - sate
Example Sentences
We made chicken kabobs for dinner.
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He grilled some vegetable kabobs at the picnic.
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Do you like beef kabobs?
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At the fair, the spicy lamb kabobs were the most popular snack.
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You can order shrimp kabobs at that new Mediterranean place downtown.
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Nothing beats fresh, homemade kabobs on the grill!
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