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 a new controversial twist that has raised ethics concerns, the 2025 egg roll is the first iteration of the tradition to be open to corporate sponsorships. Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 For the first time, Monday's egg roll solicited corporate sponsors. Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025 President Trump also poked fun while standing alongside the Easter bunny, recalling previous egg rolls. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Appetizers included hot and sour soup and egg rolls, potato knishes and akara, Nigerian black-eyed pea fritters. Alix Wall, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for egg roll

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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 3 May. 2025.

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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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