Definitions

1. noun

A Middle Eastern street food made from ground chickpeas or other beans, often served in a pita with vegetables and tahini sauce.

“At the food festival, we enjoyed a delicious felafel sandwich with fresh vegetables and a side of hummus.”

2. noun

A small, round ball of food, typically made from ground chickpeas or other beans, served as a snack or appetizer.

“The felafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it a perfect appetizer for our dinner party.”