oolong

noun

oo·​long ˈü-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce oolong (audio)
: tea made from leaves that have been partially oxidized before firing

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Also on his agenda is shopping for pineapple cakes and oolong tea to bring back to the U.S. for his mother and aunts. Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2022 Another place to stop for excellent oolong is Hudson Wilder in Dumbo. Maria Geyman, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022 Its user-friendly design includes pre-programmed temperature settings for different types of tea, including oolong, green, black/herbal, and white, as well as a general boil setting. Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022 Keemun black tea blended with pureed cantaloupe, a Darjeeling oolong blend combined with peach juice, or matcha with coconut milk. Julia Bainbridge, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for oolong 

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Xiamen) oōlióng(dé), literally, black dragon (tea)

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oolong was in 1845

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“Oolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oolong. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

oolong

noun
oo·​long ˈü-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce oolong (audio)
: tea made from leaves that have undergone partial fermentation before being dried
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