bok choy

noun

ˈbäk-ˈchȯi 

variants or less commonly bok choi

ˈbäk-ˈchȯi 

or pak choi

ˈpäk-ˈchȯi 

ˈpak-

: a Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa chinensis) forming an open head with long white stalks and green leaves

Examples of bok choy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Grilled salmon served with golden Yukon mashed potatoes, green apple, bok choy and citrus kumquat makes its debut as a summer entrée. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, trim the bok choy and cut the leaves from the stems. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Kale, bok choy, spinach, chard, mustard greens, and lettuce are his flavor-forward favorites that can thrive in early fall temps. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 3 Aug. 2026

Local red snapper is roasted, as well, served with rice, a green curry sauce, bok choy, littleneck clams and a Thai basil salad. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) baahk-choi, literally, white vegetable

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bok choy

• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• convoy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy
• employ
• employe
• enjoy