wok
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɑk// UK //wˈɒk// wok
n. a round, deep cooking pan with high sides and a curved bottom. It is used for stir-frying and is common in Chinese cooking.
n. a round, deep cooking pan with high, sloping sides and a curved base, typically made of carbon steel or cast iron. Designed for high-heat cooking methods such as stir-frying and deep-frying.
She uses a wok to stir-fry the vegetables quickly.
The chef heated the wok until it was smoking before adding the oil to prevent the food from sticking.
While traditionally associated with Chinese cuisine, the wok has gained global popularity due to its versatility in high-heat cooking and its ability to create a unique sear known as the 'wok hei'.
From Cantonese 鑊 /镬 (wok⁶).