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

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Add the salmon to the wok and stir-fry, carefully turning to color on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 The wok even features a detachable wooden handle (which doesn’t get hot and can be removed when inserting into the oven). Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025 In addition to popular Dutch ovens and casseroles, there are major deals on skillets, fry pans, grill pans, and woks starting at just $25. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 Another tip is to make sure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding ingredients. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 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 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

wok

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

Chinese

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