stir-fried; stir-frying; stir-fries
: to fry quickly over high heat in a lightly oiled pan (such as a wok) while stirring continuously
: to prepare food by stir-frying it
: a dish of something stir-fried
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Tofu comes in several textures and works well in stir-fries, grain bowls, and salads.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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Verb
So which cut of beef is best for a stir-fry?
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Tofu comes in several textures and works well in stir-fries, grain bowls, and salads.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
This noodle bowl can be a main dish or the supporting player to a vegetable stir-fry.
—Elyssa Goldberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2023
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“Stir-fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stir-fry. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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