eggwhite
nounUK /ˈeɡ.waɪt/
US /ˈeɡ.waɪt/
The clear part of an egg that turns white when you cook it.
She separated the eggwhite from the yolk to make a fluffy meringue.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The albuminous substance surrounding the yolk of an egg, used in cooking and baking.
Whisk the eggwhite until stiff peaks form.
3. A protein-rich liquid used as a binding agent in food preparation.
The chef brushed eggwhite on the pastry to give it a glossy finish.
4. The clear portion of an egg, often separated for dietary or culinary purposes.
Athletes sometimes add eggwhite to smoothies for extra protein.