wat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of wat
1870–75; < Thai < Sanskrit vāṭa enclosure
Example Sentences
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They make a spicy stew called "doro wat", which is served with injera - a traditional fermented pancake-like flatbread.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
When you look at wat we have here, with a million-square foot building that can hold 50-60,000 people without breaking a sweat … it’s a much needed event for Cali.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
"But wait ! This is wat state representative decide to talk about."
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2021
The Rebels’ struggles on the perimeter are a layered issue, one that needs to be rectified if they wat to continue their success on the ground.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2019
Want so lief het God die wêreld gehad, dat Hy sy eniggebore Seun gegee het, sodat elkeen wat in Hom glo, nie verlore mag gaan nie, maar die ewige lewe kan hê.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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