udon
Americannoun
noun
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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
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Eastough, who's been farming for almost 40 years, grows wheat, canola and lupin with the wheat either exported to South-East Asia for udon noodles or used domestically in biscuits, bread and pasta.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
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
The flavors are global, with ingredients including harissa, udon, satay, miso, pesto, tagine and curry.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 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
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
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