yolk
Yolk (noun) means the yellow, round part of an egg, surrounded by the egg white, that provides nutrients to a developing embryo. Example: “She separated the yolk from the white before whisking the meringue.”
How to use yolk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe yellow center of an egg, as opposed to the clear-to-white part around it.
Don't confuse with "yoke," the frame joining draught animals — they sound identical but mean completely different things.
Word forms
yolked past tense, yolks plural, yolks singular
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She separated the _____ from the white before whisking the meringue.
Etymology
From Old English "geolca," related to "geolu" meaning "yellow" — the yolk is literally "the yellow part."
Synonyms
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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.".
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