lo mein

American  

[loh meyn] / ˈloʊ ˈmeɪn /

noun

1. a Chinese dish of thin noodles stir-fried with vegetables and usually meat or shrimp.

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Etymology

Origin of lo mein

1970–75; < dialectal Chinese: stirred noodles

Example Sentences

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lo mein

While she used to regularly order combo meals at KFC and lo mein at Chinese restaurants, she now favors Chipotle, where she is able to customize bowls to specific calories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

Rock bottom: Rachel self-exiles in her dim apartment littered with half-eaten cartons of lo mein that she forgot she’d ordered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2023

We enjoyed lo mein with mushrooms and scallions.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2023

One was steak tacos and churros from Pedro’s Mexican Grill in Anchorage, and the other an array of Chinese takeout classics from Famous Wok, including lo mein, beef broccoli and General Tso’s chicken.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2022

Then she spread the tablecloth on the floor and brought out shrimp lo mein and egg rolls from the kitchen.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia