udon
Udon (noun) means a thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. Example: “We ordered a steaming bowl of udon in broth for lunch.”
How to use udon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA thick Japanese wheat noodle, usually served hot in soup or stir-fried.
Word forms
udon plural, udons plural
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We ordered a steaming bowl of _____ in broth for lunch.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese, where the word likely traces back to the Chinese term for wonton.
Rhymes for udon
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What does “udon” mean?
The word “udon” means a thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. In plain terms, a thick Japanese wheat noodle, usually served hot in soup or stir-fried.
How do you pronounce “udon”?
“Udon” is pronounced OO-don (/ˈuːdɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “udon” in a sentence?
Here is “udon” used in a sentence: “We ordered a steaming bowl of udon in broth for lunch.”
What part of speech is “udon”?
“Udon” is a noun.
Where does the word “udon” come from?
The word “udon” comes from Chinese. Borrowed from Japanese, where the word likely traces back to the Chinese term for wonton.
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