skewer

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noun

skew·​er ˈskyü-ər How to pronounce skewer (audio)
ˈskyu̇r
Synonyms of skewer
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

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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

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Verb let's skewer our marshmallows on these sticks and start toasting the satirical comic strip gleefully skewers many of society's sacred cows
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Noun
Snacks from Daniel Maysonet Rivera (owner of the San Juan bar Jungle Bird) include traditional pinchitos (pork and chicken thigh skewers). — Amy Cavanaugh, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The skewers are tsukune, chicken thigh with leek, chicken breast with wasabi, and mushroom with nitsume sauce. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
There’s a lot of clever obfuscation in this episode’s conversational dances, but sometimes the characters really skewer each other. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 Masters of the Universe was a bomb for Amazon MGM Studios this summer, while the new Matchbox movie — made with Skydance and on Apple TV+ today, was skewered by critics. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skewer

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

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

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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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