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Definition of wok
wok
/wɑːk/
wok
Plural:woks
•Past Simple:wokked
•Past Participle:wokked
•Present Participle:wokking
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CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
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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."
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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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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English in the early 20th century from Cantonese 鑊 (wok6), meaning 'pan' or 'cauldron'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wok