Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egg
noun
/ɛɡ/
Definition
The round or oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish that contains a developing embryo.
Examples
- She scrambled the eggs for breakfast.
- The dinosaur laid giant eggs in the nest.
- Many recipes call for two eggs to be beaten together.
Meaning
In everyday language, ‘egg’ commonly refers to the nutritious food item produced by birds, especially chickens.
Synonyms
- ova
- embryo
- egg white
- yolk
