egg sandwich
An 'egg sandwich' is a versatile and popular meal found in various cultures, often featuring eggs as the main ingredient between slices of bread.
Definition
A2General
(common)A meal consisting of eggs placed between slices of bread, often with additional ingredients like cheese or condiments.
Example
- I had an egg sandwich for breakfast with some cheese and lettuce.
B2British Military
(slang)A specific type of sandwich with a runny fried egg between thick slices of bread, humorously named for the action of cleaning up the mess.
Example
- In the army, we often joked about making an egg banjo after a messy breakfast.
B1Cultural
(regional)A sandwich variant that includes eggs and regional ingredients or condiments, reflecting local culinary traditions.
Example
- The Vietnamese egg sandwich was delicious with sriracha and maggi sauce.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "egg sandwich":
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