wok
noun
\ ˈwäk
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Definition of wok
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in stir-frying
Examples of wok in a Sentence
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The numbing effect brought welcome intensity to a stir-fry of shrimp, beef and vegetables served in a sizzling wok. — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, "Review: Li’s Restaurant gives Chinese food fans a Sichuan fix in San Antonio’s Stone Oak," 5 Sep. 2019 The pan of choice is a wok, although a large skillet can work, too. — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 13 Aug. 2019 Heat the oil in a large wok over low heat, coating the surface thoroughly. — Los Angeles Times, "The ultimate mapo tofu recipe has a California twist," 19 Aug. 2019 The pan of choice is a wok, although a large skillet can work, too. — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 13 Aug. 2019 The pan of choice is a wok, although a large skillet can work, too. — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 11 Aug. 2019 In a wok or deep, wide pot, combine oil and sliced garlic. — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, "The Way We Should Have Been Eating Shrimp All Along," 20 June 2019 In addition to sushi, Vera Asian will serve up made-to-order wok dishes as well as breakfast items and grab-and-go items. — Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, "Vera Asian to bring ‘sushi robot’ to Orlando’s Creative Village," 16 July 2019 Entertain to your heart’s content in your kitchen with steamer and wok burner, pull-out pantries, and wine coolers. — Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Condo Life: Luxury high-rise spotlight on The Astoria," 30 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wok.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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wok
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wok
: a pan that is shaped like a bowl and that is used especially for cooking Chinese food
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