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Definition of wok

wok

/wɑːk/
wok
Plural:woks
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Past Simple:wokked
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Past Participle:wokked
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Present Participle:wokking
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wok Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A versatile, round-bottomed metal cooking pan originating in China, used extensively in East and Southeast Asian cuisine for stir-frying, steaming, pan-frying, and deep-frying.

Example

"She heated a splash of peanut oil in the wok before rapidly adding the ginger and garlic."

• verb

1

To cook or stir-fry (food) rapidly using a wok over high heat.

Example

"The chef quickly wokked the vegetables to retain their bright color and crisp texture."

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• Rhymes for wok

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 20th century from Cantonese 鑊 (wok6), meaning 'pan' or 'cauldron'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wok
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