1. a Japanese dish of wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso and topped with ingredients such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, or scallions
2. instant noodles that are typically sold dried in packages and prepared by adding hot water
Usage: informal

Examples

• We went to a ramen shop for lunch.
• The restaurant serves authentic tonkotsu ramen.
• She slurped her ramen noodles loudly.
• College students often eat cheap ramen for dinner.
• The ramen broth was rich and flavorful.
• He added an egg to his instant ramen.
• The chef garnished the ramen with green onions.