wonton

/ˈwɒn.tɒn/ Chinese Origin Food & Drink

Original Word

馄饨

Cantonese (wàhn tān)

Entered English

Early 20th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "wonton"

From Cantonese 'wàhn tān' (馄饨), a type of dumpling filled with meat or shrimp, served in soup. The word spread through Chinese restaurants worldwide in the 20th century.

Example Usage

"I'll have the wonton soup, please."

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