: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in stir-frying

Examples of wok in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This mostly outdoor restaurant is one of the last places in Hong Kong with a license to use kerosene as fuel, which means their woks are some of the hottest anywhere. Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024 Step 6 Into a large pot or wok fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024 The brand, which features Asian street food and wok dishes, also is one of the vendors in Doral’s popular Shoma Bazaar food hall. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024 Having an open flame with gas cooking is also beneficial for wok cooking and flambe. Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023 Genevieve Ko notes that Hou Bao Daan normally calls for over-easy eggs, but her version — fried in vegetable oil in a wok, skillet or nonstick pan — adds even more texture. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024 Bamboo steamer baskets allow for steaming multiple ingredients with one pot or wok, and they can be lined with parchment paper, cheesecloth and edible leaves. Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Combined with stir frying, a high-heat, low-maintenance cooking technique that’s typically done in a wok, spaghetti finds a whole new way to shine. Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024 Stir-fry: To quickly fry small pieces of food in a wok over high heat while constantly stirring the food. Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) wohk

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wok was in 1952

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“Wok.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wok. Accessed 30 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

wok

noun
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in making Chinese food
Etymology

Chinese

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