Hmong

noun

ˈməŋ 

plural Hmong

1

: a member of a mountain-dwelling people inhabiting southeastern China and the northern parts of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand

2

: the language of the Hmong people

Examples of Hmong in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her, who came to the United States as a child refugee, made history as the city’s first Hmong and first female mayor. — Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026

In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026

This predicament is not limited to the Wa, but also affects other regional indigenous and tribal groups, such as Karen and Hmong communities in the highlands of Thailand. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2026

Known for its diverse population, Minnesota now has culinary champions in its Hmong immigrant community. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Hmong hmoŋ (with high level tone), a self-designation

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Hmong

• bhang
• bong
• dong
• gong
• jong
• longue
• mong
• pong
• prong
• rong
• song
• strong