Meaning of the word stir-fry in English

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stir-fry

US /ˈstɜːr.fraɪ/

UK /ˈstɜːr.fraɪ/

to cook food quickly by cutting it into small pieces and frying it in a wok or large pan over a high heat while stirring it continuously

Example:

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She decided to stir-fry some vegetables for dinner.

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You need to stir-fry the chicken until it's cooked through.

Synonym:

sauté fry pan-fry

a dish of food cooked by stir-frying

Example:

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We had a delicious chicken and vegetable stir-fry for dinner.

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This restaurant is known for its amazing beef stir-fry.

Synonym:

sauté fried dish wok dish

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