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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Yes, there are other ingredients, according to TMZ, including Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao, aronia berry, strawberry, lime, and oolong. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025 High in the hills near the Myanmar border, Ban Rak Thai greets the morning with the smell of oolong and the soft rustle of tea leaves. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Inspired By Phoenix Honey Orchid Tea is an homage to oolong tea that is grown in China’s Phoenix Mountains. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025 As far as tea flavors go, the Guangzhou milk oolong and Anguilla blue have been fan favorites. Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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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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