Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shawarma
Noun
/ʃəˈwɑːrmə/
Definition
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern dish consisting of meat that is marinated, cooked on a vertical rotisserie, and then sliced for serving.
Examples
- Shawarma is often enjoyed with garlic sauce and pickles.
- At the festival, the food truck was selling delicious shawarma wraps.
- He tried chicken shawarma for the first time and loved it.
Meaning
The term shawarma refers to a popular street food in which marinated meats are cooked on a rotating spit and often served in pita bread with vegetables and condiments.
Synonyms
- Döner kebab
- Gyro
- Falafel (vegetarian option)
