oolong

noun

oo·​long ˈü-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce oolong (audio)
: tea made from leaves that have been partially oxidized before firing

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An older, long-term study from 2004 found that those who enjoyed at least half a cup of oolong or green tea each day were up to 46% less likely to develop high blood pressure, with greater benefits seen among those who drank multiple cups daily. Caitlin Beale, Health, 4 Nov. 2025 This tea library unfolds like a book, filled with green, black and oolong tea varieties, a warming gift for cozy nights in. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025 Head bartender Kayla Garcia (pictured) is turning out a martini with saline and white kelp, as well as a boulevardier infused with oolong tea. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 One study found that drinking oolong tea helped increase fat oxidation by 20% within 24 hours of consumption. Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oolong

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Xiamen) oōlióng(dé), literally, black dragon (tea)

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oolong was in 1845

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“Oolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oolong. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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oolong

noun
oo·​long ˈü-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce oolong (audio)
: tea made from leaves that have undergone partial fermentation before being dried
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