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Definition of bibimbap
bibimbap
/bɪˈbɪm.bæp/
bi · bim · bap
Plural:bibimbaps
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Grade
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Tier
2
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• noun
1
A traditional Korean dish consisting of a bowl of warm white rice topped with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, chili pepper paste (gochujang), and often accompanied by a fried egg and sliced meat.
Example
"We went to the local Korean restaurant and ordered stone bowl bibimbap, letting the rice get crispy on the bottom before mixing the ingredients together."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 'bibimbap' (비빔밥), literally meaning 'mixed rice', from 'bibim' (mixed) and 'bap' (cooked rice).
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bibimbap. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bibimbap