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Definition of stir-fry
stir-fry
Plural:stir-fries
•Past Simple:stir-fried
•Past Participle:stir-fried
•Present Participle:stir-frying
• noun
1
A dish consisting of meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables cooked quickly over high heat while being stirred briskly, typically prepared in a wok.
Example
"We had a delicious chicken stir-fry with rice and broccoli for dinner."
• verb
1
To cook (food) quickly by cutting it into small pieces and stirring it constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat.
Example
"She decided to stir-fry the remaining vegetables with some tofu before they spoiled."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stir-fry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stir-fry