won ton
noun
(in Chinese cooking) a dumpling filled with minced pork and spices, usually boiled in and served with soup but sometimes fried as a side dish.
wonton
-
a variation of
won ton.
Example Sentences
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It’s not just that the wonton chips and chicken shawarma at the Cheesecake Factory appeal to a different crowd than the chicken-and-gravy offerings at Cracker Barrel.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
The delicate wonton skins turned overly dry and papery after the deep fry, rendering the filling bland and forgettable, in stark contrast to the juicy dumplings found elsewhere at the table.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
I’m also a chronic tinkerer and immediately knew that I had the answer to that problem in my pantry: wonton chips.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2023
And we are here to stay, enjoying the best wonton soup at Noodle Village, strolling through Washington Square Park, and going grocery shopping at Deluxe Food Market on Sunday afternoons.
From New York Times ● May 27, 2022
She’s already made five rows of eight wonton each.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
