udon

American  

[oo-don] / ˈuˌdɒn /

noun

plural

udon

1. a thick, white Japanese noodle made from wheat flour, often served in soup.

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udon British  

/ ˈuːdɒn /

noun

1. (in Japanese cookery) large noodles made of wheat flour

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Etymology

Origin of udon

First recorded in 1905–10; from Japanese: literally, “wheat noodle,” from Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese wū dōng (miàn) “udon (noodles)”

Example Sentences

You want the soba noodles or the udon noodles because that's going to determine which restaurant you go to.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2024

Japanese udon is similar in appearance and texture, and since it’s easier to find in dried form in supermarkets, it’s what we call for in our version of the dish.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

A bowl of his tempura udon wouldn’t be complete without a sprinkle of shichimi, which, at his dinerlike restaurant, you can find next to the salt and pepper shakers and soy sauce decanter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

Add the udon noodles and cook until soft and chewy, 10 to 12 minutes.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2023

He’s never eaten in a universal commissary with choices from udon to bucatini, Irish stew to pepián.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera