roe
1 synonym for roe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The mass of eggs inside a female fish, often eaten as food.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hard roe
How to use roe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fish roe
salmon roe
hard roe
soft roe
Etymology
From Old English hrogn, "spawn or fish eggs", tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root for frog spawn — it has nothing to do with the name Roe.
Full origin of roe →Frequently asked questions
What does “roe” mean?
The word “roe” means the mass of eggs inside a female fish, often eaten as food. In plain terms, the eggs (or, less often, the sperm) found inside a fish, usually sold or served as food.
How do you pronounce “roe”?
“Roe” is pronounced ROH (/ˈɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roe” in a sentence?
Here is “roe” used in a sentence: “The chef served the salmon roe on tiny toast rounds.”
What part of speech is “roe”?
“Roe” is a noun.
Where does the word “roe” come from?
The word “roe” comes from Old English. From Old English hrogn, "spawn or fish eggs", tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root for frog spawn — it has nothing to do with the name Roe.
Is “roe” a common word?
“Roe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “roe” have?
“Roe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the mass of eggs inside a female fish, often eaten as food.
