Word: Kabob
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A kabob is a dish made of cubes of meat that are marinated (soaked in a mixture of spices and flavors) and then cooked on a skewer (a long stick). Kabobs often include vegetables like peppers, onions, or tomatoes that are also cooked on the skewer.
Usage Instructions:
Basic Usage: You can use "kabob" to refer to the food itself. For example, when you order food at a restaurant or when cooking at home.
Cooking Context: You might say, "I am going to make chicken kabobs for dinner."
Examples:
Simple Sentence: "We had lamb kabobs for dinner last night."
In a Restaurant: "Can I please have the vegetable kabob with extra sauce?"
Advanced Usage:
You might discuss different types of kabobs, like "shish kabob" (which often refers to skewered meat and vegetables) or "doner kabob," which is a Turkish dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
In a culinary context, you might say, "Marinating the meat for at least two hours will enhance the flavor of the kabob."
Word Variants:
Kabobs: This is the plural form (more than one kabob).
Kebab: This is an alternative spelling, used particularly in British English.
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
Skewers
Shish kebab
Grilled meat
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "kabob." However, you could say, "Let's skewer the meat and vegetables," using "skewer" as a verb.
Summary:
A kabob is a tasty dish made from marinated cubes of meat and often vegetables, cooked on a skewer. It's enjoyed in many cultures and can come in various forms.