soft-boiled
(of an egg) boiled for a short time so that the yolk is still soft
informal softhearted
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How to use soft-boiled in a sentence
We recommend the buttery miso ramen, topped with a soft-boiled egg, scallions, and corn.
Did they tell you that you're to come outside to-morrow and lie in a hammock with soft-boiled eggs?
The Castaways of Pete's Patch | Carroll Watson RankinWhen the food was not prepared to his taste he ate soft-boiled eggs for dinner and drank all the more wine.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3) | Alexander Wheelock ThayerFor a soft-boiled egg, place egg in rapidly boiling water and boil from three to five minutes.
Better Meals for Less Money | Mary GreenThere were orange juice and toast and soft-boiled eggs and coffee made as only country people can make it.
Find the Woman | Arthur Somers Roche
If the butter is to be eaten on fish, cut up several soft boiled eggs into it.
The American Housewife | Anonymous
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