Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bao
Noun
/baʊ/
Definition
Bao refers to a type of filled bun or bread that is a popular dish in various Asian cuisines.
Examples
- The chef served a delicious pork bao filled with succulent meat.
- At the night market, we tried different kinds of bao, including vegetarian options.
- Her bao recipe, passed down through generations, always draws a crowd.
Meaning
In its most common usage, it describes a soft and fluffy bun, often steamed, that is stuffed with a variety of fillings.
Synonyms
- Steamed bun
- Chinese bun
- Baozi
