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Definition of brochette

brochette

/bɹoʊˈʃɛt/
bro · chette
Plural:brochettes
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brochette Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A dish consisting of cubes of meat, seafood, or vegetables threaded onto a skewer and grilled or broiled.

Example

"For the main course, we ordered a grilled shrimp and scallop brochette served over a bed of saffron rice."

2

A small metal or wooden skewer used for holding pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables together while grilling or broiling.

Example

"The chef threaded marinated lamb and bell peppers onto a metal brochette before placing it over the hot coals."

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broccoflower
broccoli
broccolini
brochette
brochure
brocket
brodiaea

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'brochette', a diminutive of 'broche' (meaning 'spit' or 'needle'), ultimately derived from Vulgar Latin 'brocca' ('pointed tool' or 'spike').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brochette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brochette
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