oolong

noun

oo·​long ˈü-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce oolong (audio)
: tea made from leaves that have been partially oxidized before firing

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Not the fun kind — actual oolong. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 True teas, like black, green, white, and oolong, contain tannins just like coffee. — Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026 The oolong tea is also ideal for someone who wants to get a little more creative than the Twinings in the grocery aisle. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025 Teas by Lalani & Co range from a Kyoto oolong with apricot–cheesecake notes to a creamy Kenyan white laced with almond. — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oolong

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Xiamen) oōlióng(dé), literally, black dragon (tea)

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oolong was in 1845

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“Oolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oolong. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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oolong

noun
oo·​long ˈü-ˌlȯŋ How to pronounce oolong (audio)
: tea made from leaves that have undergone partial fermentation before being dried
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