Easter egg

noun

1
: an egg that is dyed and sometimes decorated and that is associated with the celebration of Easter
2
: a hidden feature in a commercially released product (such as software or a DVD)

Examples of Easter egg in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Accounts from the 1600s describe children hunting for Easter eggs in Germany, according to Smithsonian Magazine. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2024 Take a cue from this pattern to extend the color scheme and elegant feel to even the most simple and whimsical décor—Easter eggs. 14 of 20 Try: Gold Leaf Easter Eggs This Easter, go for the gold—literally. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024 She's worked on the show since Season 3, and promises more Easter eggs throughout the season. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024 Create marbled Easter eggs with shaving cream in just minutes. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024 Patience Brewster Technicolor Floral & Check Eggs These vibrant Easter eggs will add a pop of brightness to any room. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Whatever the origin of the story, these days to mark the occasion, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ, the shell symbolizes the tomb, and the eggs are cracked to show his resurrection from the dead. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024 Taylor Swift isn’t the only one who’s expert at sprinkling Easter eggs all over the place. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2024 Some costumes are replicas of existing Barbie outfits from Mattel’s history, which Durran wanted to include as Easter eggs for the fans. Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Easter egg was circa 1572

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“Easter egg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter%20egg. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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