Peking duck

noun

, Chinese Cooking.

1. a roasted duck prized for its crisp skin, prepared by forcing air between skin and meat, brushing with sugar water, and hanging up to dry before final cooking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Peking duck¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

We love cold sesame noodles, and Peking Duck, burritos and fajitas—even fish tacos are now a comfort food.

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Peking duck transports me back to Hong Kong every time I make it, eat it, or smell it.

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My first memories of Peking duck are at age 14 when I washed woks at a Peking duck restaurant in my hometown of Hong Kong.

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