egg roll

American  

[eg rohl] / ˈɛg ˌroʊl /

noun

1. (in Chinese–American cuisine) a thin cylindrical casing of wheat–and–egg dough filled with a shredded mixture of cabbage, bamboo shoots, meat or shrimp, etc., and fried in deep fat.

2. spring roll.

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egg roll British  

noun

1. a Chinese-American dish consisting of egg dough filled with a minced mixture of pork, bamboo shoots, onions, etc, and browned in deep fat

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Etymology

Origin of egg roll

First recorded in 1935–40

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• spring roll vs. egg roll

Example Sentences

Since 1959, they’ve come for Chinese American classics such as sweet and sour chicken, barbecued pork chow mein, egg rolls, chop suey and shrimp fried rice.

From Los Angeles Times

My go-to order is always General Tso's chicken, pork fried rice, and an egg roll—but I also always try their specialty, whatever it is.

From Salon

Singers Alanis Morissette and Halle Bailey performed as hundreds of attendees noshed on duck egg rolls, beef Wellington and lobster rolls prior to the Democratic nominee taking the stage shortly after 4:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Korean athletes are reportedly enjoying dishes like spicy pork and egg rolls served with rice and Buldak ramen, according to Tasting Table.

From Salon

The egg roll was crisp and the kimchi rice was properly funky and spicy, dotted with chunks of Spam and topped with two perfectly fried eggs.

From Seattle Times