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Definition of wonton

wonton

/ˈwɒn.tɒn/
won · ton
Plural:wontons
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• noun

1

A type of Chinese dumpling made with a small square of thin dough folded around a savory filling, typically minced pork or shrimp, and most commonly boiled in broth or deep-fried.

Example

"For a comforting winter dinner, she ordered a large, steaming bowl of wonton soup."

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• Nearby Words

wombat
wongi
wonsan
wonton
wood
wood anemone
wood duck

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 雲吞 (wàhn tān), literally meaning 'cloud swallow', in reference to how the dumplings appear to float like small clouds when boiled in soup.

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