over easy
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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After the last plate was served up on Sunday — eggs over easy with a side of bacon — an emotional Wong-Young embraced her mother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
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
He had just finished a ten- hour shift, eggs over easy and cheeseburgers since 5:00 a.m.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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