noun
eggcup
EG-kup
Eggcup (noun) means a small dish that holds a boiled egg upright while it is eaten. Example: “She set a soft-boiled egg in the eggcup and tapped the top with a spoon.”
noun
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A small dish that holds a boiled egg upright while it is eaten.
"She set a soft-boiled egg in the eggcup and tapped the top with a spoon."
"The breakfast table had an eggcup at every place."
"He bought a ceramic eggcup shaped like a hen."
How to use eggcup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA little dish that holds a boiled egg upright.
When to use it
It is an ordinary household word, used in everyday speech and writing.
Memory tip
You can also write it as two words, egg cup, with the same meaning.
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Common pairings
a ceramic eggcup
a boiled egg in an eggcup
egg spoon and eggcup
set of eggcups
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Etymology
The word is a compound of egg and cup. It is comparable to Swedish äggkopp.
Frequently asked questions
What is an eggcup?
An eggcup is a small dish that holds a boiled egg while you eat it.
Is eggcup one word or two?
Both eggcup and egg cup are used as spellings.
What do you eat with an eggcup?
People often use it with a soft-boiled egg and a small spoon.
What is the meaning of eggcup?
"eggcup" (noun) means a small dish that holds a boiled egg upright while it is eaten.
