wok

noun

ˈwäk How to pronounce wok (audio)
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in stir-frying

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The kitchen opens directly to expansive alfresco entertaining areas, including an outdoor kitchen with a dedicated wok station. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 July 2026 As for the living roaches, about 25 were inside that apparently crowded cookline wok. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 First up, are these anti-fatigue floor mats, a carbon steel wok, and a stainless steel frying pan for the kitchen. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Return the empty wok to high heat. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wok

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Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) wohk

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wok was in 1952

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wok

noun
ˈwäk How to pronounce wok (audio)
: a large bowl-shaped cooking utensil used especially in making Chinese food
Etymology

Chinese

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