wok (noun)

1. In modern kitchen designs, a wok is often integrated into the countertop, showcasing its unique convex bottom.

2. In the cartoon, the mischievous character had an oversized wok as a makeshift hat.

3. During the Gold Rush in the mid-1800s, Chinese immigrants used woks to cook dishes while settling in California.

4. In the futuristic world depicted in the science fiction novel, the protagonists utilized high-tech woks for cooking meals in seconds.