Word
ramen
Phoneticsra·men
US/ˈɹɑmən/
UK/ɹˈeɪmɛn/
Definition
n. a Japanese dish consisting of thin wheat noodles served in a salty soup. It usually includes toppings like sliced pork, dried seaweed, and green onions.
n. a Japanese noodle soup dish consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth. Often flavoured with soy sauce or miso and garnished with various toppings.
Examples
“I love eating hot ramen on a cold winter day.”
“The small shop in Tokyo is famous for its spicy ramen topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg.”
“While originally a humble street food, ramen has evolved into a complex culinary art form with regional variations that differ significantly in broth density and noodle texture.”
Examples
simple
“I love eating hot ramen on a cold winter day.”
contextual
“The small shop in Tokyo is famous for its spicy ramen topped with a perfectly soft-boiled egg.”
complex
“While originally a humble street food, ramen has evolved into a complex culinary art form with regional variations that differ significantly in broth density and noodle texture.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the food in general; countable when referring to specific bowls or varieties.
Real-World Examples
“Classic shoyu ramen for the traditionalists and a spicy miso ramen for those who like a kick.” “In the UK, ramen has become so ubiquitous that it is available from Shetland to the Channel Islands, with toppings ranging Hebran m to Corn crab.” “Ivan Orkin, the American ramen expert, has his menu of four appetizers, including his lip-smacking pickles, and six ramens ready for pickup and delivery.” “Many people mistakenly believe that ramen solely refers to the noodles, but they are merely one part of the overall ramen experience.” Etymology
From Japanese ラーメン (rāmen), borrowed from Mandarin 拉麵 (lāmiàn, "pulled noodles"). Doublet of laghman, lamian, and ramyeon.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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