skewer

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noun

skew·​er ˈskyü-ər How to pronounce skewer (audio)
ˈskyu̇r
1
: a pin of wood or metal for fastening meat to keep it in form while roasting or to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling
2
: any of various things shaped or used like a meat skewer

skewer

2 of 2

verb

skewered; skewering; skewers

transitive verb

1
: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer
2
: to criticize or ridicule sharply and effectively

Examples of skewer in a Sentence

Verb let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Another street food flight option is Sun’s Kitchen’s skewers ($34.95). Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2024 Another Friday night, another welcome party: his and hers signature cocktails, best friend’s toast about embarrassing high school shenanigans and Caprese skewers at the buffet. Isabelle Stillman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024 If your body is begging you for something to counter all the cheese and grease, a lean pork or chicken skewer goes a long way. The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024 This allowed Weeks to take his time in developing the menu, which boasts a variety of hot and cold options, as well as skewer and noodle dishes. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024 Snake meat—which can be used in soups, curries, sauteed on skewers, dried into jerky and barbecued—is similar in flavor and texture to chicken. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024 Strain into glass and garnish with a skewer of olives. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Bake in oven until tops are golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 The real star is the selection of yakitori, with skewers of every part of chicken imaginable, short ribs, pork belly, and more. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
Verb
The reworked song sees Afroman skewer the recent political troubles of Biden, including the businessman’s infamous laptop. USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024 During Monday’s episode, the late-night host skewered two Trump headlines for the price of one segment, beginning with the recent rally held near the historic site of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024 Schiff already has signaled plans to use the ample contempt for Trump among most California voters to skewer his opponent in November, Republican and former Dodgers star Steve Garvey, as a Trump acolyte. Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Scary Movie is coming back to skewer the horror genre. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024 Culture The former cast member and host Kristen Wiig knew just how to skewer midcentury office culture. Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2024 And again, it could be prepared the day of, or the day before and skewered. Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024 Change-of-venue episodes are typically uninspired, but this ''City'' is frantically busy — skewering foreign-food vendors (five words: Khlau Kalash on a Stick), crazy subway dudes, and gawking tourists. EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024 Everyone knew the show would skewer Sen. Katie Britt, who gave the genuinely bizarre Republican response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address, in the cold open. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English skeuier

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of skewer was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Skewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skewer. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

skewer

1 of 2 noun
skew·​er ˈskyü-ər How to pronounce skewer (audio)
ˈskyu̇(-ə)r
1
: a long pin for keeping meat in form while roasting or for holding small pieces of meat and vegetables for broiling
2
: something shaped or used like a meat skewer

skewer

2 of 2 verb
: to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer

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