oolong
Oolong (noun) means a partially fermented Chinese tea that sits between green and black tea in flavor and processing. Example: “She prefers a light oolong to a strong black tea in the afternoon.”
How to use oolong
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of Chinese tea, partly fermented, with a taste between green tea and black tea.
Word forms
oolongs plural
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She prefers a light _____ to a strong black tea in the afternoon.
Etymology
From Chinese/Hokkien 烏龍 (o͘-liông), literally "black dragon."
Rhymes for oolong
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What does “oolong” mean?
The word “oolong” means a partially fermented Chinese tea that sits between green and black tea in flavor and processing. In plain terms, a style of Chinese tea, partly fermented, with a taste between green tea and black tea.
How do you pronounce “oolong”?
“Oolong” is pronounced OO-luung (/ˈuː.lʊŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “oolong” in a sentence?
Here is “oolong” used in a sentence: “She prefers a light oolong to a strong black tea in the afternoon.”
What part of speech is “oolong”?
“Oolong” is a noun.
Where does the word “oolong” come from?
The word “oolong” comes from Chinese. From Chinese/Hokkien 烏龍 (o͘-liông), literally "black dragon.".
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