squab

[ skwob ]

/ skwɒb /

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noun, plural squabs, (especially collectively for 1) squab.

a nestling pigeon, especially a domesticated one raised to an age of about 30 days for its flesh.

Cooking. the flesh of the squab, used as food: Our squab was served with a butter and raisin sauce.

a short, stout person.

a thickly stuffed, soft cushion.

adjective

short and thick or broad.

(of a bird) unfledged or newly hatched.

Origin of squab

First recorded in 1630–40; probably from Scandinavian; compare Swedish dialect skvabb “loose, fat flesh,” skvabba “fat woman,” Norwegian skvabb “soft wet mass”

Words nearby squab

sq. mm, sqn, Sqn Ldr, sqq., sq. r., squab, squabble, squabby, squacco, squad, squad car

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Example sentences from the Web for squab

Remove the squab breasts from the marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Spoon a few dots of jus around the squab and sprinkle a pinch of vadouvan spice onto the plate.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Transfer half of the sauce to a resealable bag and add the squab breasts, turning them to coat.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Not to mention one out of squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, and karela.
‘Chopped’: Why I’m Obsessed with Food Network’s Reality Competition Show|Jace Lacob|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Bessy herself lay on a squab, or short sofa, placed under the window.
North and South|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Even the bawling didn't daunt me, and I adored you when you resembled a squab.
Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man|Marie Conway Oemler
The squab that is hatched with one you may have for breakfast.
The Harvester|Gene Stratton Porter
Its great prolificacy, strong constitution, quick growth, and large size make it a favorite with squab growers.
Our Domestic Birds|John H. Robinson
Or the chicken or squab may be the second course, and an aspic with the salad, the third.
Etiquette|Emily Post

British Dictionary definitions for squab

squab

/ (skwɒb) /

noun plural squabs or squab

a young unfledged bird, esp a pigeon

a short fat person

a well-stuffed bolster or cushion
a sofa

adjective

(of birds) recently hatched and still unfledged

short and fat

Derived forms of squab

squabby, adjective

Word Origin for squab

C17: probably of Germanic origin; compare Swedish dialect sqvabb flabby skin, sqvabba fat woman, German Quabbe soft mass, Norwegian kvabb mud

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	squab
释义	squab [ skwob ] / skwɒb / SEE SYNONYMS FOR squab ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural squabs, (especially collectively for 1) squab. a nestling pigeon, especially a domesticated one raised to an age of about 30 days for its flesh. Cooking. the flesh of the squab, used as food: Our squab was served with a butter and raisin sauce. a short, stout person. a thickly stuffed, soft cushion. adjective short and thick or broad. (of a bird) unfledged or newly hatched. Origin of squab First recorded in 1630–40; probably from Scandinavian; compare Swedish dialect skvabb “loose, fat flesh,” skvabba “fat woman,” Norwegian skvabb “soft wet mass” Words nearby squab sq. mm, sqn, Sqn Ldr, sqq., sq. r., squab, squabble, squabby, squacco, squad, squad car Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for squab Remove the squab breasts from the marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Spoon a few dots of jus around the squab and sprinkle a pinch of vadouvan spice onto the plate. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Transfer half of the sauce to a resealable bag and add the squab breasts, turning them to coat. Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook\|Daniel Boulud\|October 15, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Not to mention one out of squab, peanut butter and jelly, red quinoa, and karela. ‘Chopped’: Why I’m Obsessed with Food Network’s Reality Competition Show\|Jace Lacob\|April 2, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Bessy herself lay on a squab, or short sofa, placed under the window. North and South\|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Even the bawling didn't daunt me, and I adored you when you resembled a squab. Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man\|Marie Conway Oemler The squab that is hatched with one you may have for breakfast. The Harvester\|Gene Stratton Porter Its great prolificacy, strong constitution, quick growth, and large size make it a favorite with squab growers. Our Domestic Birds\|John H. Robinson Or the chicken or squab may be the second course, and an aspic with the salad, the third. Etiquette\|Emily Post British Dictionary definitions for squab squab / (skwɒb) / noun plural squabs or squab a young unfledged bird, esp a pigeon a short fat person a well-stuffed bolster or cushion a sofa adjective (of birds) recently hatched and still unfledged short and fat Derived forms of squab squabby, adjective Word Origin for squab C17: probably of Germanic origin; compare Swedish dialect sqvabb flabby skin, sqvabba fat woman, German Quabbe soft mass, Norwegian kvabb mud Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to squab buffer, headrest, mat, bolster, hassock, fender, rest, seat, sham, beanbag, bumper, woolsack
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squab

noun, plural squabs, (especially collectively for 1) squab.

adjective

Origin of squab

Words nearby squab

Example sentences from the Web for squab

British Dictionary definitions for squab

noun plural squabs or squab

adjective

Derived forms of squab

Word Origin for squab

Words related to squab