Udon

Pronunciation: /uːdɒn/

Definitions of udon

noun a type of thick wheat flour noodle commonly used in Japanese cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat udon noodles.

A2 Udon is a type of thick wheat flour noodle used in Japanese cuisine.

B1 I prefer udon over ramen when it comes to Japanese noodles.

B2 The best udon I ever had was in a small restaurant in Kyoto.

C1 I have tried making homemade udon from scratch.

C2 Some of the most delicious udon dishes can be found in Kagawa Prefecture in Japan.

Examples of udon in a Sentence

formal Udon is a type of thick wheat flour noodle commonly used in Japanese cuisine.

informal I'm craving some udon for lunch today.

slang Let's grab some udon and chill at home.

figurative His mind was a bowl of tangled udon noodles, unable to sort through his thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of udon

• past tense: ate
• plural: udons
• comparative: more udon
• superlative: most udon
• present tense: eat
• future tense: will eat
• perfect tense: have eaten
• continuous tense: is eating
• singular: udon
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to eat udon
• gerund: eating
• participle: eaten

Origin and Evolution of udon

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'udon' originates from Japanese cuisine.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as a type of thick wheat flour noodle, udon has evolved to become a popular dish in Japanese cuisine, served in various broths and toppings.