noun
udon
OO-don
noun
1
A thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.
"We ordered a steaming bowl of udon in broth for lunch."
"Udon noodles are thicker than soba and have a soft, springy bite."
How to Use Udon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick Japanese wheat noodle, usually served hot in soup or stir-fried.
Common pairings
bowl of udon
udon noodles
udon soup
Word Forms
udon plural, udons plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese, where the word likely traces back to the Chinese term for wonton.