Shish Meaning in English
word
ʃɪʃ
SHISH
ʃɪʃ
SHISH
Definition
A thin metal or wooden skewer used to hold pieces of meat or vegetables, especially in dishes like shish kebab. It can also refer to the food itself, often cooked and served on the skewer.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in phrases like 'shish kebab.' Rare as a word by itself in English; on its own, it usually means the skewer, but sometimes refers to the food. Often found on restaurant menus, especially Middle Eastern or Mediterranean.
Spanish: brocheta - pinchoPortuguese (BR): espetinho - churrasquinhoPortuguese (PT): espetadaChinese (Simplified): 烤肉串Chinese (Traditional): 烤肉串Hindi: कबाब (सीख वाला)Arabic: شيش (سيخ الكباب)Bengali: শিশ্ - কাবাবের কাঠিRussian: шампур - шашлыкJapanese: 串（くし） - シシケバブVietnamese: xiên - xiên thịt nướngKorean: 꼬치 - 시시케밥Turkish: şişUrdu: سیخ - شیش کبابIndonesian: sate - tusuk sate
Example Sentences
The chef used a shish to grill the meat.
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Each shish had chicken and vegetables.
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He bought a lamb shish from the market.
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I could really go for a spicy shish right now.
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Let’s order the mixed shish platter to share.
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After the gym, I grabbed a quick shish on my way home.
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