shawarma
noun
sha·war·ma
shä-ˈwȯr-mə 
ˈshwȯr-mə
ˈshwȯr-mə
: a sandwich especially of sliced lamb or chicken, vegetables, and often tahini wrapped in pita bread
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The food truck is at the back of a lot with no less than seven trucks serving shawarma.
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Bob Gee, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
From Korean barbecue tacos to Middle Eastern shawarma, limited-time offerings (LTOs) featuring bold, authentic flavors captivate diners and create a sense of urgency.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Shafi Amani wears a bright red chef's coat and hands out a plate of warm chicken shawarma through the window of his food truck near the King Street Metro station.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Try the golden beet toum and the chicken shawarma plate for a healthy and satisfying meal.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
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Bob Gee, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
From Korean barbecue tacos to Middle Eastern shawarma, limited-time offerings (LTOs) featuring bold, authentic flavors captivate diners and create a sense of urgency.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Shafi Amani wears a bright red chef's coat and hands out a plate of warm chicken shawarma through the window of his food truck near the King Street Metro station.
—Lauren Hodges, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Try the golden beet toum and the chicken shawarma plate for a healthy and satisfying meal.
—Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shawarma
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“Shawarma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shawarma. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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