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Definition of kielbasa

kielbasa

/kiːlˈbɑːsə/
kiel · ba · sa
Plural:kielbasas
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• noun

1

A traditional, flavorful Polish sausage typically made from coarsely ground pork or a mixture of pork and beef, highly seasoned with garlic, and usually smoked.

Example

"We grilled thick slices of kielbasa and served them alongside caramelized onions and pierogi for dinner."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from Polish 'kiełbasa' (sausage). It descends from Proto-Slavic '*kъlbasa', which is believed by many linguists to have been borrowed from an early Turkic word for grilled, pressed, or hand-prepared meat.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kielbasa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kielbasa
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