1. Plural of kabab; pieces of meat, vegetables, or both threaded on a skewer and grilled or roasted.
Usage: Also spelled kebab or kebabs in some regions.; Common in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines.

Examples

• We ordered chicken kababs and vegetable kababs at the restaurant.
• The chef grilled the kababs over an open flame until they were charred.
• Lamb kababs are a popular dish at Middle Eastern restaurants.
• She threaded bell peppers and onions onto skewers to make vegetarian kababs.
• The kababs were served with rice and a yogurt sauce.