Egg

An 'egg' is a typically oval or rounded object laid by a female animal, especially a bird, reptile, fish, or insect, containing the developing embryo and a nutrient-rich yolk. It also refers to the ovum of a female animal, a sex cell containing genetic material. In culinary contexts, an 'egg' often means a chicken egg, used for cooking, baking, and consumption. The shell encases the yolk and the albumen (the white), providing both protection and nourishment. Metaphorically, 'egg' can represent the beginning or source of something; for instance, the 'egg' of an idea. 'Egg' can also be a verb, meaning to urge or incite someone to do something, particularly something reckless or illegal.

Egg meaning with examples

• The robin carefully incubated her eggs in the nest, patiently waiting for the chicks to hatch, protecting them from the harsh elements. The farmer gathers eggs daily. These eggs will become new generations.
• For breakfast, she scrambled a couple of eggs with some cheese and vegetables, enjoying a protein-rich meal. She decided to bake a cake, which would require a large quantity of fresh eggs.
• The archaeologist discovered fossilized dinosaur eggs, offering insights into prehistoric life and providing evidence of their existence, their shape and size provided information about their origin.
• The politician tried to egg the crowd on to support his divisive policy, hoping to cause unrest and a distraction from problems within his own ranks.
• From the simple egg of an idea, a complex and innovative company was born, the potential for growth became exponential and exciting, and many people worked to make it a reality.