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

Smokejumpers kicked cargo destined for mountain villages in Vietnam, Hmong rebels in Laos, and Muslim dissidents in China. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

The bust was sculpted by Hmong artist and Lee family friend Seexeng Lee. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2026

Highlights include a Pickle Pie, Butter Brew Mustache Pretzel, Dubai Whoopie Pie, Hmong Corndog and more. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The mural weaves together Palestinian, Filipino/Ilocano and Hmong textile traditions to reflect the cultural traditions of Sacramento’s immigrant communities. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 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