Examples of wok in a Sentence
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Drain the noodles and add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the wok or skillet.
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cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
Drain and wipe down the wok, returning it to the heat.
—Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
Here, executive chef Richard Chen serves a menu of dim sum, wok dishes, and more.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2023
The latter two, both cooked using a wok, represent the fusion of Chinese and Peruvian sensibilities that defines much of the country’s gastronomy.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
It can be cooked in a wok, but a typical skillet will do the trick.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.
—cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high until smoking, 3 to 5 minutes.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
Another blasted a batch of rigatoni in a perforated wok wreathed in flames.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
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cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
Drain and wipe down the wok, returning it to the heat.
—Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
Here, executive chef Richard Chen serves a menu of dim sum, wok dishes, and more.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Mar. 2023
The latter two, both cooked using a wok, represent the fusion of Chinese and Peruvian sensibilities that defines much of the country’s gastronomy.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
It can be cooked in a wok, but a typical skillet will do the trick.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until smoking.
—cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023
Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high until smoking, 3 to 5 minutes.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2023
Another blasted a batch of rigatoni in a perforated wok wreathed in flames.
—Matt Goulding, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Chinese (Guangdong) wohk
First Known Use
1952, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near wok
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“Wok.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wok. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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wok
noun
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in making Chinese food
Etymology
Chinese
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