Peking duck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Peking duck
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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At one popular chain specializing in Peking duck in China, chefs mold foie gras into the form of a cherry to enjoy alongside the meat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
It’s the only resort in the Maldives with a Zuma, and its Cantonese restaurant, Li Long, a Peking duck expert from Beijing, helms the country’s first wood-fired oven.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2025
The supermarket is popular in Canada for fresh produce and a variety of hot food cooked on site, including Asian street food and staples such as Peking duck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
Sam's Club also has partnered with well-known brands like Beijing Da Dong Roast Duck, an upscale restaurant that supplies a packaged ready-made Peking duck product that costs about $22.
From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2023
"I'm gonna have the Peking duck, please. And a lemonade."
From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds
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