1. a sandwich consisting of spiced meat cooked on a vertical spit and served in pita bread with a sweet yogurt-based sauce, originating in Canada (particularly Halifax, Nova Scotia).
Usage: regional: primarily Canadian; also spelled 'doner' in other English-speaking countries

Examples

• We grabbed donairs from the food truck after the concert.
• The restaurant is famous for its donair sauce recipe.
• She ordered a chicken donair with extra garlic sauce.
• Donairs are a popular late-night snack in Halifax.
• The sweet donair sauce sets this sandwich apart from other kebabs.