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

Examples of egg roll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The casual pan-Asian eatery on the north end of Mass Ave also offers poke ($17 to $18), sushi rolls and sashimi ($10 to $18) along with a handful of appetizers like dumplings, egg rolls and tempura, all of which cost $5. —Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026

The eatery, known for its sushi, egg rolls and bulgogi bowls, will serve its last meals on Sunday, March 8. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

Jack in the Box now has a long menu with wraps, egg rolls, jalapeño poppers, cheesecake, chocolate cake, mini churros and sugar cookies. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026

Along with springs rolls, egg rolls, and pho, Moondog offers house specials such as garlic noodles, a buttery dish inspired by the kind made famous by chef Helene An in San Francisco. —Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for egg roll

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol

Kids Definition

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