Eggs Meaning in English
word · lemma: egg
/ˈɛɡz/
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/ˈɛɡz/
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Definition
Eggs are oval objects laid by birds, especially chickens, and commonly used as food. People eat them in many ways, such as boiled, fried, or scrambled.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural count noun when talking about food: 'I bought eggs.' The singular 'egg' is common for one item. Common collocations include 'boiled eggs', 'fried eggs', 'scrambled eggs', and 'a dozen eggs'.
Spanish: huevosPortuguese (BR): ovosPortuguese (PT): ovosChinese (Simplified): 鸡蛋Chinese (Traditional): 雞蛋Hindi: अंडेArabic: بيضBengali: ডিমRussian: яйцаJapanese: 卵Vietnamese: trứngKorean: 달걀 - 계란Turkish: yumurtaUrdu: انڈےIndonesian: telur
Example Sentences
I eat eggs for breakfast.
basic
There are six eggs in the box.
basic
She is cooking eggs in the kitchen.
basic
We’re out of eggs, so I can’t make the cake.
natural
Can you grab some eggs from the store on your way home?
natural
I usually keep a few eggs in the fridge just in case.
natural