egg

the hardshelled reproductive body produced by a bird and especially by the common domestic chicken also, its contents used as food.

The first known use: in the 13th century

Word Structure

3 Letters, 1 Syllable

egg

2 Phonemes

e g

onset, rime

- egg

Sentence Examples

The egg will hatch about 10 days after it is laid.

I bought a carton of eggs.

Common Phrases

nest egg

egg roll

goose egg

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