stir-fried; stir-frying; stir-fries
: to fry quickly over high heat in a lightly oiled pan (such as a wok) while stirring continuously
: to prepare food by stir-frying it
: a dish of something stir-fried
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Frozen vegetables can quickly be added to soups, stews, and stir-fries.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Ginger works in hot drinks, stir-fries, and soups.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Made with savory-sweet tomatoes and fluffy eggs, this substantial, brothy soup shares the same key ingredients as a classic Chinese stir-fry.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Frozen vegetables can quickly be added to soups, stews, and stir-fries.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
This roundup includes a few simple additions to familiar recipes, such as tossing asparagus into a stir-fry, and a few fancier options, like folding morel mushrooms into a silky linguine.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Ginger works in hot drinks, stir-fries, and soups.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Stir-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stir-fry. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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