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

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Bashi, with a menu inspired by Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian flavors, offers wok-style dishes, sushi, handmade rolls, and a selection of sake and Asian beers. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 This bundle includes a 12-piece set, a 12-inch wok, 12-inch griddle, seven-quart saute pan, seven-piece knife set, a pepper grinder and mixing bowls. Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025 To a wok or skillet over high heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Christine Wong, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025 Here, littleneck clams are steamed in a wok with green onion, ginger and wine stock, oyster sauce, sake and fresh ginger. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 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 6 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

wok

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

Chinese

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