egg

/ˈɛɡ/

Egg

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

synonyms : eggs

an oval or rounded object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, or certain invertebrates as part of their reproductive process

one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

synonyms : ball

a very small and special cell that is found inside female animals and plants

to egg

MAIN VERB

to throw eggs at a person or thing, often to express contempt

coat with beaten egg

Examples

1. Eggs are a great source of protein.

2. The chicken laid an egg in the nesting box.

3. The lizard buried her eggs in the sand for protection.

4. The eggs cook quickly in a hot frying pan.