over easy

American  

adjective

1. (of fried eggs) turned over when nearly done and fried briefly on the reverse side so that the yolk remains somewhat liquid but with a thin, firm layer on top.

---

Example Sentences

Cooper had a team-high four catches for 40 yards last week, but he and Watson didn’t connect on a few over easy throws.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

The Suspect’s Usual: An eagle-eyed detective notices that his mark always orders two eggs over easy with rye toast, orange juice and a side of turkey bacon.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2022

Plus, I could close the lid to cook it from the top in order to make it "over easy."

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2022

Sanders says, digging into some eggs over easy and white toast.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2021

And to complicate matters, there were eggs: scrambled, poached, over easy, sunny-side up.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo