yolk
2 synonyms for yolk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The yellow, round part of an egg, surrounded by the egg white, that provides nutrients to a developing embryo.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
egg yolk
vitellus
How to use yolk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
egg yolk
runny yolk
separate the yolk
Etymology
From Old English "geolca," related to "geolu" meaning "yellow" — the yolk is literally "the yellow part."
Full origin of yolk →Frequently asked questions
What does “yolk” mean?
The word “yolk” means the yellow, round part of an egg, surrounded by the egg white, that provides nutrients to a developing embryo. In plain terms, the yellow center of an egg, as opposed to the clear-to-white part around it.
How do you pronounce “yolk”?
“Yolk” is pronounced yohk (/joʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “yolk” in a sentence?
Here is “yolk” used in a sentence: “She separated the yolk from the white before whisking the meringue.”
What part of speech is “yolk”?
“Yolk” is a noun.
Where does the word “yolk” come from?
The word “yolk” comes from Old English. From Old English "geolca," related to "geolu" meaning "yellow" — the yolk is literally "the yellow part.".
