egg roll

noun

: a thin egg-dough casing filled with minced vegetables and often bits of meat (such as shrimp or chicken) and usually deep-fried

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This spot is popular for its specialty margaritas and dishes like Southwestern-style egg rolls, and even has a live web camera of Main Street streaming 24/7 for those curious about Mackinac Island’s happenings. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026 On June 14, the South Lawn of the White House will host not an easter egg roll or a turkey pardon, but rather a series of fights in a caged 92-foot tall Octagon, constructed and hosted by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Rebecca Schneid, Time, 12 June 2026 Frances Cleveland was the first first lady to host the Easter-egg roll at the White House. Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 Most egg rolls fall in roughly the $8-$12 range, with sides and drinks costing a few dollars extra. Evan Moore may 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for egg roll

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of egg roll was in 1934

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“Egg roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egg%20roll. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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egg roll

noun
: a thin egg-dough casing filled with minced vegetables and often bits of meat (as shrimp or pork) and usually deep-fried
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