All Definitions for Egg
Below are all the dictionary definitions of egg:
1(specifically, countable) The edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, a chicken
2(uncountable) the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.
3An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, housing the embryo within a membrane or shell during its development.
4(by extension, countable) A food item shaped to resemble an egg (sense 1.1.1), such as a chocolate egg.
5(also cytology) Synonym of ovum (“the female gamete of an animal”)
6An egg cell.
7A thing which looks like or is shaped like an egg (sense 1.1).
8A swelling on one's head, usually large or noticeable, resulting from an injury.
9A score of zero
10Specifically (cricket), a batter's failure to score
11A duck egg or duck's egg.
12(cooking) To coat (a food ingredient) with or dip (a food ingredient) in beaten egg (noun sense 1.1.1) during the process of preparing a dish.
13To collect the eggs (noun sense 1.1) of wild birds.
14To throw (especially rotten) eggs (noun sense 1.1.1) at (someone or something).
15To inadvertently or intentionally distort (the circular cross-section of something, such as tube) to an elliptical or oval shape.
16(Internet slang, derogatory, dated) A user of the microblogging service Twitter identified by the default avatar (historically an image of an egg (sense 1.1.1)) rather than a custom image
17Hence, a newbie or noob.
18(transgender slang) A person regarded as having not yet realized they are transgender, who has not yet come out as transgender, or who is in the early stages of transitioning.
19(transgender slang, by extension) One's lack of awareness that one is transgender.
20(New Zealand, derogatory) A foolish or obnoxious person.
21Senses relating to people.
22(informal, dated) A person
23A fellow.
24(England, vulgar, dialectal) To conceive a child, especially recklessly.
25(derogatory, ethnic slur, rare) A white person considered to be overly infatuated with East Asia.
26(derogatory, obsolete) A young person.
27(archaic) Something regarded as containing a (usually bad) thing at an early stage.
28Chiefly in egg and dart: an ornamental oval moulding alternating in a row with dart or triangular shapes.
29A bomb or mine.
30A would-be spark, especially one created by an overweight spaceship and that leads to a pattern's destruction.
31To encourage, incite, or urge (someone).
32(computing) One of the blocks of data injected into a program's address space for use by certain forms of shellcode, such as "omelettes".
33A surname.
34A market town in Bregenz district, Vorarlberg, Austria.
35A municipality in Uster district, Zürich canton, Switzerland.
36A Koenigsegg car.
37The character Solas from the Dragon Age franchise (referring to his baldness).
38Initialism of electroglottography. [The use of the electroglottograph.]
About synonyms for egg
Finding the right synonym for egg helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "(specifically, countable) The edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, a chicken", egg has 1 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Eggs is the most direct replacement in most situations.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for egg, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.