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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In the fridge, seven items, including egg rolls and roasted brussel sprouts, did not have dates. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026 Lumpia wrappers are made with wheat flour like egg roll wrappers, but much thinner. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026 However, a few taco spots caught our eye last year — Cafecito on Magnolia, serving tacos on pink tortillas; birria egg rolls from Avila Taco in Keller; and Polanco fine Mexican restaurant with octopus tacos in downtown. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026 Oriental Express’s sizable menu includes egg rolls, four kinds of ramen, six different rice bowls and three different kinds of noodles. Sacbee.com, 16 Dec. 2025 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 13 Jan. 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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