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Definition of eggcup

eggcup

/ˈɛɡ.kʌp/
egg · cup
Plural:eggcups
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• noun

1

A small, footed container used for holding a boiled egg upright inside its shell while it is being eaten.

Example

"She placed the soft-boiled egg in a porcelain eggcup and served it with toasted bread soldiers."

• Nearby Words

egg roll
egg wash
eggbeater
eggcup
egghead
eggless
egglike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eggcup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eggcup
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