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Definition of egg wash

egg wash

Plural:egg washes
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Past Simple:egg washed
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Past Participle:egg washed
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Present Participle:egg washing
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• noun

1

A culinary mixture of beaten eggs and a liquid such as water, milk, or cream, brushed onto pastries and baked goods before baking to create a shiny, golden-brown finish or to seal dough edges.

Example

"The baker brushed a thin layer of egg wash over the braided challah loaves before sliding them into the oven."

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• verb

1

To brush or coat raw pastry or dough with a mixture of beaten egg and liquid prior to baking.

Example

"Remember to egg wash the pie crust around the edges so it bakes to a glossy golden brown."

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• Nearby Words

egg
egg eating snake
egg roll
egg wash
eggbeater
eggcup
egghead

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Egg wash. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/egg-wash
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