soft-boiled eggs
nounUK /ˌsɒft bɔɪld ˈeɡz/
US /ˌsɔft bɔɪld ˈɛɡz/
Eggs cooked in hot water until the white is set but the yolk is still runny.
She had soft-boiled eggs with toast for breakfast.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A breakfast dish of eggs boiled briefly and served in their shells.
The café serves soft-boiled eggs with soldiers for dipping.
3. Eggs boiled for about three to four minutes, leaving a creamy center.
For perfect soft-boiled eggs, boil them for three and a half minutes.
4. A term for eggs that are gently cooked so the yolk stays liquid.
He prefers soft-boiled eggs over scrambled ones.