kielbasa

noun

kiel·​ba·​sa kēl-ˈbä-sə How to pronounce kielbasa (audio)
kil-,
 also  ki-ˈbä-sə
plural kielbasas also kielbasy kēl-ˈbä-sē How to pronounce kielbasa (audio)
kil-,
 also  ki-ˈbä-sə
: a smoked sausage of Polish origin

Examples of kielbasa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Straight out of the package, the dogs were floppy, with a kielbasa scent—nearly identical to real hot dogs. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024 Sautee fresh apples with savory kielbasa, potatoes, garlic, and brussels sprouts. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024 My personal favorite dish is the kielbasa (in puff pastry). Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024 Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kielbasa is lightly browned and has released some of its fat. Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for kielbasa 

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Word History

Etymology

Polish kiełbasa

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kielbasa was in 1910

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“Kielbasa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kielbasa. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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