Definition of Chow mein

1. Noun. Chop suey served with fried noodles.

Generic synonyms: Dish

Definition of Chow mein

1. Noun. A Westernised Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat or seafood. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chow Mein

choushes
chousing
chousingha
chousinghas
chout
chouts
choux
choux pastries
choux pastry
chow
chow chow
chow down
chow hall
chow halls
chow line
chow mein (current term)
chowchow
chowchows
chowder
chowder-head
chowder-headed
chowder-heads
chowder head
chowder heads
chowdered
chowderhead
chowderheaded
chowderheads
chowdering
chowderlike

Literary usage of Chow mein

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. All About Animals Around the World by Lisa Vitarisi Mathews (2005)
"Children then measure 2 cups (100 g) of chow mein noodles and pour them into the ... (326 g) bag of chocolate morsels • chow mein noodles, 4 cups (200 g) ..."

2. All about the Pond by Barbara Allman (2005)
"Children measure 2 cups (100 g) of chow mein noodles and pour them into the butterscotch. Stir until the noodles are completely covered. 5. ..."

3. All about the Farm by Jo Ellen Moore (2005)
"(326 g) bag butterscotch morsels 2 cups (112 g) chow mein noodles waxed ... Children measure 2 cups of chow mein noodles and pour them into the bowl of ..."

4. The Best Plays by Burns Mantle, Louis Kronenberger (1899)
"Soup, spaghetti, chow-mein, corn. Besides— "I got to help Al dust the De Lucchi orchard tomorrow morning," says Tonie. ..."

5. Panama Adventure Guide by Patricia Katzman (2004)
"A complete meal, including soup, entree, dessert and beverage, costs about $5. Ahuge plate of chicken chow mein or pork lo mein runs $4. ..."

6. Adventure Guide to Guatemala by Shelagh McNally (2003)
"... food restaurant serving the usual chow mein, egg rolls, fried rice and other dishes. Prices are higher here than in some other places, but the portions ..."

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