A wonton is a type of Chinese dumplingSmall pieces of dough, often filled, cooked by boiling or steaming., often served in soup. It can also refer to the soup made with these dumplings. The two sensesMeanings of a word or phrase in different uses. are relatedConnected or associated in some way., but they are not exactly the same.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈwɑnˌtɑn/
Easy pronunciation: WON-tahn (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Dumpling sense, not the soup.
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Wonton Meaning
a small Chinese dumpling, often served in broth
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a Chinese dumpling filled with spiced minced pork, usually served in soup
Example: She ordered wontons in chicken broth for lunch.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- won ton — Alternative spelling for the dumpling sense.
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Other Meanings of Wonton
Meaning 2
a soup containing wontons
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a soup with wonton dumplings
Example: We started with a bowl of wonton soup.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- wonton soup — The soup dish, not the dumpling itself.
- won ton — Can appear in soup contexts, but it usually names the dumpling rather than the soup.
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Wonton Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- won ton
the soup dish made with wonton dumplings
- wonton soup
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Common Mistakes
- People often use wonton to mean both the dumpling and the soup, but they are separate senses.
- The spelling won ton is a common variant, not a different word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does wonton mean?
Wonton usually means a Chinese dumpling filled with seasoned meat or other fillings, often served in soup. It can also mean the soup made with those dumplings.
What is the synonym of wonton?
For the dumpling sense, the main synonym is won ton. For the soup sense, the matching term is wonton soup.
Is wonton the same as wonton soup?
No. A wonton is the dumpling, while wonton soup is the dish made with those dumplings.
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