pad thai

noun

ˈpäd-ˈtī 

ˈpad-

variants often pad Thai

: a Thai dish consisting of rice noodles stir-fried usually with any of various additional ingredients (such as bean sprouts, peanuts, chicken, shrimp, and egg)

Examples of pad thai in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Make sure to compare and contrast the three versions of pad thai, including a traditional preparation, a green curry variation, and one topped with crispy noodles, along with three types of papaya salad. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026

The extensive menu boasted lots of new-to-me dishes and flavors, as well as some familiar favorites like pad thai. —Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026

It’s widely used in food preservation, and fish sauce, a high-sodium condiment, is a staple ingredient in dishes such as papaya salad, tom yum and pad thai. —Suttinee, Bloomberg, 25 Feb. 2026

Thai is known for its curry and pad thai, while Grace serves up standout steak and seafood dishes. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Thai phàd thaj, literally, Thai stir-fried mixture

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pad thai

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• awry
• belie
• bely
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• bonsai
• buckeye
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• decry
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• deny