Word
skewers
Phoneticsskew·ers, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskjuɝz/
UK/skjˈuːəz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. thin metal or wooden sticks for holding pieces of meat or vegetables while you cook them over fire. You often see them at barbecues with chicken or peppers on them.
n. thin pointed rods of metal or wood inserted through pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables to hold them together during grilling or roasting.
Examples
“We cook chicken skewers on the grill every summer.”
“She turns the vegetable skewers slowly over the coals so the peppers and onions cook evenly.”
“The street vendor fans the charcoal as lamb skewers sizzle above it, filling the night market with smoke and spice.”
Examples
simple
“We cook chicken skewers on the grill every summer.”
contextual
“She turns the vegetable skewers slowly over the coals so the peppers and onions cook evenly.”
complex
“The street vendor fans the charcoal as lamb skewers sizzle above it, filling the night market with smoke and spice.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “skewers” in context.
Verb
01. cook on skewers
“We cook vegetables on skewers for a quick summer dinner.”
verb + prep + noun
02. grill on skewers
“They grill prawns on skewers with lemon and garlic.”
verb + prep + noun
03. remove from skewers
“Carefully remove the hot meat from skewers before serving.”
verb + prep + noun
04. serve on skewers
“The restaurant serves fruit on skewers with chocolate sauce.”
verb + prep + noun
05. soak skewers
“Soak skewers in cold water so they do not burn on the grill.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. bamboo skewers
“She bought bamboo skewers for the chicken satay party.”
adj + noun
07. metal skewers
“Use metal skewers for the barbecue because they can be reused.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. chicken skewers
“We ordered grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce.”
noun + noun
09. set of skewers
“He bought a new set of skewers for our camping trip.”
noun + prep + noun
10. a set of metal skewers
“My father gave me a set of metal skewers for grilling.”
11. grill chicken on skewers
“We usually grill chicken on skewers when friends visit.”
12. serve vegetables on skewers
“She likes to serve vegetables on skewers with rice.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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