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

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This creation brings together kielbasa, coleslaw, fries, and BBQ sauce in a bun, reflecting the city’s working-class roots. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 The dogs themselves — smoked all-beef andouille sausage and Polish kielbasa — come from Schreiner's Fine Sausage in Phoenix, and there's a vegan option, too. Jeremy Duda, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for kielbasa 

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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