skewer

2 synonyms for skewer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

spit

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

brochette

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.

“Thread the chicken and peppers onto the skewer before grilling.”

brochette

2. verb

To pierce something through with a skewer or similar pointed object.

“He skewered the marshmallow on a stick.”

spit

How to use skewer

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From Middle English, likely related to a North Germanic root connected to words for "slicing," such as Norwegian "skive."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “skewer” mean?

The word “skewer” means a thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking. In plain terms, a cooking spike for food, or (figuratively) to pierce through — literally or with harsh criticism.

How do you pronounce “skewer”?

“Skewer” is pronounced SKYOO-uh (/ˈskjuː.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “skewer” in a sentence?

Here is “skewer” used in a sentence: “Thread the chicken and peppers onto the skewer before grilling.”

What is another word for “skewer”?

Words with a similar meaning to “skewer” include brochette.

What part of speech is “skewer”?

Depending on how it is used, “skewer” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “skewer” come from?

The word “skewer” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, likely related to a North Germanic root connected to words for "slicing," such as Norwegian "skive.".

How many meanings does “skewer” have?

“Skewer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.

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