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Definition of udon

udon

/ˈuː.dɑːn/
u · don
Plural:udon
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• noun

1

A thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, typically served in a mild, soy-based broth or stir-fried with vegetables and meat.

Example

"For lunch, we went to a traditional Japanese restaurant and ordered large bowls of steaming beef udon."

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• Nearby Words

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udine
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udupi
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese うどん (udon), which is derived from the earlier form 饂飩 (undon), ultimately tracing back to Middle Chinese 餛飩 (hwun-dwon), meaning 'wonton' or 'dumpling'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Udon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/udon
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