# momo

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/momo
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a type of steamed or fried dumpling from Tibet and Nepal. It usually has a meat or vegetable filling and is served with a spicy sauce.

For teachers: a traditional South Asian dumpling, typically associated with Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine, consisting of a dough wrapper filled with minced meat or vegetables. Often served with a tomato-based dipping sauce known as achar.

## Examples

- We ordered a plate of vegetable momos for lunch.
- The street vendor in Kathmandu served steaming hot momos to a long line of hungry commuters.
- While traditionally steamed in bamboo baskets, modern variations of the momo include deep-fried and pan-seared versions that cater to diverse international palates.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in the plural form when referring to a serving or a meal.

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