soft-boiled
|soft/boiled|
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/ˌsɔːft ˈbɔɪld/
🇬🇧
/ˌsɒft ˈbɔɪld/
partially cooked
Etymology
Etymology Information
'soft-boiled' originates from English, combining 'soft' meaning 'not hard' and 'boiled' meaning 'cooked in boiling water'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'soft-boiled' has been used in English since the 19th century to describe eggs cooked to a specific consistency.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cooked in boiling water until the yolk is soft', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
cooked by boiling for a short time, leaving the yolk of an egg soft.
I prefer my eggs soft-boiled for breakfast.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42