: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in stir-frying

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Using same wok as for shrimp, add snow peas and stir-fry 1 minute. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 Dishes like orange chicken and General Tso’s chicken became part of the greater American culinary vernacular in the woks of the Panda restaurants. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025 To stir fry, place a wok or stir-fry pan over high heat until hot and add 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, swirling to coat sides. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 Stir-fry: Stir-frying cooks food quickly over high heat in a wok or large pan, using a small amount of oil and frequent stirring to prevent sticking and burning. Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wok

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) wohk

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wok was in 1952

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“Wok.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wok. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

wok

noun
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in making Chinese food
Etymology

Chinese

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