scrambled eggs

American  

plural noun

1. eggs cooked in a pan while stirring, usually after the whites and yolks have been mixed together, sometimes with milk.

2. Military Slang. military gold braid, especially that decorating the brim of an officer's hat.

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Etymology

Origin of scrambled eggs

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Doctors told the family they found scrambled eggs in her lungs.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Andrew says the "worst offenders" include cereal, scrambled eggs, or starchy food with protein-heavy residues.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Jay makes scrambled eggs and bagels for us, then we talk about what’s going to happen that day, and laze around until lunchtime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Earlier this year, Cal-Maine acquired Echo Lake Foods, which makes ready-to-eat breakfast foods, such as omelets, scrambled eggs, and pancakes.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

He had toast and oatmeal, scrambled eggs with chorizo sausage, a plastic mug of orange juice, a strip of cold bacon.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer