stir-fry

1 of 2

verb

stir-fried; stir-frying; stir-fries

transitive verb

: to fry quickly over high heat in a lightly oiled pan (such as a wok) while stirring continuously

intransitive verb

: to prepare food by stir-frying it

stir-fry

2 of 2

noun

: a dish of something stir-fried

Examples of stir-fry in a Sentence

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Verb
Pair it with other protein sources to get the most out of it, like in a hearty bean stew, or as the base for soaking up a rich sauce from a flavorful tofu or tempeh stir-fry. 5. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024 In addition to providing a unique, vibrant color to many foods, ube purple yams can replace other starchy vegetables in soup, stew, or stir-fry recipes. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
This noodle bowl can be a main dish or the supporting player to a vegetable stir-fry. Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for stir-fry 

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1955, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stir-fry was in 1955

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“Stir-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stir-fry. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stir-fry

1 of 2 verb
ˈstər-ˈfrī
: to fry quickly over high heat while stirring continuously

stir-fry

2 of 2 noun
-ˌfrī
: a dish of something stir-fried

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