Definition of Kebab
Quick Meaning of Kebab
Cooked meat or vegetables on a stick
Detailed Definition of Kebab
Pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables threaded onto a stick and cooked over a fire or grill
How to Pronounce Kebab
Stress pattern: oo (2-syllable word).
Tip: Pronounced /kəˈbæb/ with stress on second syllable
Watch out: Check IPA: /kəˈbæb/
Origin and Etymology of Kebab
From Arabic 'kabāb'. Common in Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine since medieval times; adopted into English in the 17th century.
How to Use Kebab in a Sentence
Each example shows “kebab” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“We had delicious chicken kebabs at the summer barbecue.”
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“Meat kebabs are a popular street food throughout the Middle East.”
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“She grilled vegetable kebabs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Kebab
Common Synonyms for Kebab
Smart Synonyms for Kebab — When to Use Each
- skewer
- Stick used to hold food pieces together
- shish
- Turkish name for meat kebab cooked on a
Common Collocations with Kebab
These phrases pair with “kebab” in everyday English:
- chicken kebab
- meat kebab
- vegetable kebab
- kebab shop
- grill kebabs
Common Mistakes When Using Kebab
Even fluent speakers slip up with “kebab”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: I want to make kebabs on the grill
- ✓ Correct: I want to grill kebabs
- Why: Simpler construction when 'grill' is understood
- ✗ Wrong: These kebabs are very delicious tasty
- ✓ Correct: These kebabs are delicious
- Why: Avoid redundant adjectives; use one strong word
- ✗ Wrong: A kebabs are made with meat and vegetables
- ✓ Correct: Kebabs are made with meat and vegetables
- Why: Kebabs is countable plural; use 'kebabs' not 'a kebabs'
Other Forms of Kebab
- Noun: kebab
Frequently Asked Questions About Kebab
What is the meaning of "Kebab"?
Cooked meat or vegetables on a stick
How do you pronounce "Kebab"?
The IPA is /kəˈbæb/. Pronounced /kəˈbæb/ with stress on second syllable
What part of speech is "Kebab"?
"Kebab" is a noun at A2 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Kebab"?
Common synonyms include skewer, shish, barbecue.
How do you use "Kebab" in a sentence?
For example: "We had delicious chicken kebabs at the summer barbecue."