Definition

A small cup designed to hold an egg, especially when eating it directly from the shell.

Example

She placed the soft-boiled egg in the eggcup before serving it for breakfast.

Conversation

Do you have an extra eggcup I could borrow for breakfast?

Sure! I think I have a cute one in the cupboard.

Perfect! I love using an eggcup for soft-boiled eggs.

Me too! It makes breakfast feel a bit more special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eggcup → The word is formed from "egg" (from Old Norse *egg*, meaning the oval or round object laid by female birds) and "cup" (from Old English *cuppe*, meaning a small vessel for drinking). An eggcup is a small vessel designed specifically to hold an egg.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'egg' being placed in a 'cup' — that's what an eggcup is, a small cup for holding an egg.

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