chow mein

noun

ˈchau̇-ˈmān How to pronounce chow mein (audio)
: a seasoned stew of shredded or diced meat, mushrooms, and vegetables that is usually served with fried noodles

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But great white sauce stir-fry dishes and various chow mein are marked gluten-free. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Momos, similar to Chinese dumplings and a staple of Nepali cuisine, are here along with chicken tikka from the tandoor oven and Chinese chow mein. — Shindy Chen, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 Enjoy the chicken and veggies over chow mein noodles, rice, or your favorite grain. — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 Also on the bottom is Laurence, whose chow mein was too sweet. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chow mein

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) cháau-mihn fried noodles

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chow mein was in 1898

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chow mein

noun
ˈchau̇-ˈmān How to pronounce chow mein (audio)
: a thick stew of shredded meat, mushrooms, and vegetables served with fried noodles
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