Souvlaki: meaning, definitions and examples

Greek cuisine

A popular Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer.

gyro, kebab, shish kebab

Examples of usage

• Serving souvlaki with pita bread and tzatziki sauce is common.

• In Greece, souvlaki is often made with pork or chicken.

• The aroma of souvlaki sizzling on the grill filled the air.

• Souvlaki is a favorite street food in many Greek cities.

• You can order a souvlaki platter with a side of Greek salad.