won ton
noun
(in Chinese cooking) a dumpling filled with minced pork and spices, usually boiled in and served with soup but sometimes fried as a side dish.
wonton
-
a variation of
won ton.
Example Sentences
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The wontons are filled with a delicious blend of cream cheese, parmesan and diced jalapeño peppers, which is then encased in a wonton skin and fried “until bubbly and golden brown.”
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2025
The delicate wonton skins turned overly dry and papery after the deep fry, rendering the filling bland and forgettable, in stark contrast to the juicy dumplings found elsewhere at the table.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
Divide the salad among 4 plates and garnish each portion with the remaining wonton strips, oranges and cashews, and the sesame seeds, if using.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 8, 2023
An automated basket tips frozen wonton into boiling water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
Once the waitress takes our orders, Mitch holds a wonton out for me.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
