souvlaki

noun
UK: /suːˈvlɑːki/
US: /suːˈvlɑːki/

  1. A Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer.

    1. I ate a souvlaki.
    2. He ordered a chicken souvlaki from the street vendor after the game.

  2. A wrapped sandwich or pita bread filled with grilled meat, vegetables, and sauce, often served as street food.

    1. I want a souvlaki wrap.
    2. The souvlaki I bought from the food truck was surprisingly delicious and filling.

Synonyms

kebab gyro

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "souvlaki" in English means: A Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer., A wrapped sandwich or pita bread filled with grilled meat, vegetables, and sauce, often served as street food..

The phonetic transcription of "souvlaki" is /suːˈvlɑːki/ in British English and /suːˈvlɑːki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "souvlaki": kebab, gyro.

Example usage of "souvlaki": "I ate a souvlaki.". More examples on the page.