free-range eggs

noun

UK /ˌfriː ˈreɪndʒ ɛɡz/

US /ˌfri ˈreɪndʒ ɛɡz/

Eggs from chickens that are allowed to walk around outside.

We bought free-range eggs at the farmers' market.

SYNONYMS

pasture-raised eggs outdoor-reared eggs open-range eggs barn-free eggs

RELATED WORDS

chicken coop henhouse organic eggs farm poultry

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Eggs from hens kept in open-air runs rather than cages.

The label says these are free-range eggs, so the hens had space to roam.

3. A food product marketed as more ethical than battery-farmed eggs.

Many shoppers pay extra for free-range eggs because of animal welfare concerns.

4. Eggs produced under farming standards that require outdoor access for part of the day.

The restaurant only uses free-range eggs in its breakfast dishes.