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Definition of "satay" []

  • A dish of southeast Asia consisting of strips of marinated meat, poultry, or seafood grilled on skewers and dipped in peanut sauce. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "satay" in a sentence
  • "While waiting, we sampled chicken, pork, and beef satay from the vendor next door."
  • "Even fussy kids enjoy chicken satay, which is cooked on skewers over coals and served with a peanut sauce."
  • "The grilled, skewered meat dish known as satay is common in Indonesia and is often served with a spicy peanut sauce."