tong
noun
\ ˈtäŋ
, ˈtȯŋ\
, ˈtȯŋ\
Definition of tong
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a secret society or fraternal organization especially of Chinese in the U.S. formerly notorious for gang warfare
tong
verb
tonged;
tonging;
tongs
Definition of tong (Entry 2 of 2)
: to take, gather, hold, or handle with tongs
tong oysters
: to use tongs especially in taking or gathering something
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Other Words from tong
Verb
tonger
\ ˈtäŋ-ər
, ˈtȯŋ- \
noun
, ˈtȯŋ- \
noun
Examples of tong in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Lay two of the coated chicken pieces in the pan; fry for about 2 1/2 minutes, until the underside is golden brown, then use tongs to turn them over and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. — Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, "Need a golden brown chicken schnitzel that’s crispy without being greasy? This is it.," 14 Aug. 2019 Lay two of the coated chicken pieces in the pan; fry for about 2 1/2 minutes, until the underside is golden brown, then use tongs to turn them over and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. — Bonnie S. Benwick, Washington Post, "Need a golden brown chicken schnitzel that’s crispy without being greasy? This is it.," 13 Aug. 2019 Use tongs to turn the dough and sear the other side for 30 to 60 seconds. — Leigh Belanger, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: It couldn’t be easier (or better) to grill pizza dough, then add zucchini slices and ricotta," 14 July 2019 Grill the poblanos until they are blistered and completely charred on the outside, 6 to 8 minutes, turning them frequently with tongs. — Joe Yonan, Twin Cities, "If you hate a dry sandwich, this delectably messy ciabatta is for you," 9 Aug. 2019 Grill the poblanos until they are blistered and completely charred on the outside, 6 to 8 minutes, turning them frequently with tongs. — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "If you hate a dry sandwich, this vegetable-packed, delectably messy ciabatta is for you," 4 Aug. 2019 Lightly brush these quarters on all sides with vegetable oil and grill directly over the heat until darkly singed on all sides, turning with tongs. — Steven Raichlen, New York Times, "Coleslaw Kissed by Fire," 2 Aug. 2019 Place the whole eggplants on the grill and cook, turning them several times with tongs, until the skin is charred and blistered all around, the eggplants have collapsed, and their juices begin to bubble. — Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, "This silky and smoky grilled eggplant salad makes a sumptuous side," 31 July 2019 Roast the green and jalapeño peppers whole over a medium-hot fire, turning with tongs until blackened all around. — Alexandra Hall, BostonGlobe.com, "Can you make a vegetarian meal on the grill? Let local chefs show you how," 17 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Later than evening, her long hair was tonged into glamorous loose waves for a garden party hosted by the British Ambassador to Ireland. — PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle Has a New Hairdresser in Her Glam Squad and His Signature Look Is 'Perfect for Her'," 12 July 2018 Oystermen spent a month tonging up millions of adult oysters and moving them to the new location. — Ben Raines, AL.com, "Can 100 trillion oyster eggs save Mobile Bay?," 24 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tong.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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