bulgogi

American  

[buhl-goh-gee, buhl-goh-gee] / ˌbʌlˈgoʊ gi, ˈbʌl goʊ gi /

noun

Korean Cooking.

1. a dish of thinly sliced meat, usually beef, marinated and grilled on a barbecue or stir-fried.

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Etymology

Origin of bulgogi

First recorded in 1955–60; from Korean bulgogi, equivalent to bul, pul “fire” + gogi, kogi “meat”

Example Sentences

However, the limited series similarly introduces viewers – accustomed to kimbap, ramyeon or bulgogi – to unfamiliar historical dishes: Korean palace cuisine.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

Park broke down the difference between the two dishes, noting that the flavor profile may be similar to the soy sauce-based seasoning of bulgogi.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2025

But that complaint was quickly followed by a list of Korean foods with which they’ve fallen in love: the bulgogi beef, the ample seafood options and most things found at the night markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

There are so many great options when it comes to bulgogi.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

When you order kalbi or bulgogi, a man brings a tin of red-hot coals to set inside the pit of the table.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee