kebabs
noun/kɪˈbæbz/
Frequency rank: #17,748 most common English word
Meaning
pieces of meat and vegetables cooked on a skewer, often over a grill or open flame
Example sentence
We grilled kebabs over the open fire at the campsite last night.
Synonyms & related words
- skewers
- brochettes
- satay
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