wok

/wɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cooking vessel, typically made of metal, used for stir-frying and other Chinese-style cooking methods.

“She heated up the wok and started stir-frying the vegetables.”

2. verb

To cook or stir-fry food in a wok.

“Let’s wok the noodles with some oil and soy sauce.”

Synonyms

  • stir-fry pan
  • wok pan

Antonyms

  • microwave
  • slow cooker