wok
Translation
wok
Examples
She cooked stir-fry in a hot wok.
She cooked stir-fry in a hot wok.
Grammar Patterns
a wok a bowl-shaped frying pan She cooked stir-fry in a hot wok.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frying pan, skillet
Etymology
From Cantonese 'wok' (鑊), meaning 'pot' or 'pan'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound 'wok' as you toss ingredients in the round-bottomed pan.